Alaska woman shoots black bear with pistol to save dog on remote trail

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Kenai, Alaska
near Skilak Lake
Incident type
Shooting

Summary

Shooting Kenai Alaska in Kenai, Alaska: An Alaska woman, Lori Price, was foraging mushrooms near Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula when a black bear attacked her German short‐haired pointer, Chaos. She fired a Glock 43 pistol at the bear twice, causing it to fall and retreat. After checking on her dog’s injuries, she called 911 and later took Chaos to a veterinary clinic where he was treated and released that same day.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Lori Price Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Alaska woman shoots black bear with pistol to save dog on remote trail | Fox News

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