Anchorage's parks director is asking
residents not to use the Rover's Run trail in Far North
Bicentennial Park after a girl was mauled by a bear yesterday
(Sunday).
     The city has placed signs at 20 trailheads that lead to the
trail, asking they use alternate north-south routes.
     Parks and Rec Director Jeff Dillon also is "highly
recommending" people travel in groups, make noise and carry pepper
spray while in bear country.
     The girl, who hasn't been identified, was scheduled for more
surgery today. She suffered head, neck, leg and torso wounds.

(Associated Press)