Bear attacks UAS professor near Kicking Horse

An Alaska State Trooper spokesperson this week said the only person who may be able to give an account of Monday’s bear attack on Mount Emmerich is the victim.

University of Alaska Southeast professor Forest Wagner, 35, was mauled while leading a field mountaineering course near the Kicking Horse River. Nine students and two teaching assistants were on the trip.

Trooper spokesperson Megan Peters said the group was spread out when the attack occurred.

“I…