Bear mauls woman near Kenai Princess Lodge

Thu, July 24, 2008
Posted in Alaska News, Top Stories

State troopers are reporting that last night a 911 call was received from the Kenai Princess Lodge stating employee Abby Sisk, 21, of Odgen, Utah, was walking on a trail when she was attacked by a brown bear. Lodge visitor, Wasilla resident Robert VinZant, heard the attack, looked out and saw the bear standing on top of Sisk with her head in its jaws. He managed to chase the bear off. The bear is described as a very large male brown bear standing 7-8 feet tall and between 500-800 pounds. Sisk suffered severe facial and head lacerations and was transported to Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna.

Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage

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5 Comments to “Bear mauls woman near Kenai Princess Lodge”

Bill on July 25, 2008 at 9:56 am

Was he hungry? Hope we don’t encounter him!
Hawkins Family on July 28, 2008 at 10:58 pm

We hope and pray Abby Sisk recovers from this traumatic experience. Robert VinZant is a brave man and hero.
Dwight Stevenson on July 30, 2008 at 10:57 am

Robert is one brave dude. I want this brother on my team.
Carol Waid on August 1, 2008 at 2:23 pm

I sure would like an update on how Abby Sisk is doing.
Jeff on August 4, 2008 at 1:41 pm

Abby is still in the hospital with her jaw wired shut. She is on a liquid diet and is talking and joking.