Grizzly mauls hunter after he finds her cubs

A mom grizzly bear attacked a hunter in Alaska on Tuesday after he approached her three cubs, authorities mentioned.

The hunter, Nicholas Kuperus of Michigan, managed to get away from the bear utilizing bear spray, in accordance with Alaska Wildlife Troopers.

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Kuperus, 33, suffered extreme wounds to his arms.

He came upon the bear household whereas searching with a gaggle within the higher East Fork Indian River space, authorities mentioned.

Troopers had been known as to the hunter's help with a satellite tv for pc communication gadget.

Wildlife officers flew in and rescued Kuperus.

He was then transported to a close-by ambulance to obtain medical therapy.

The assault on Kuperus got here days after one other hunter was attacked by a brown bear, in accordance with a report.