Alaskan girl in bike race mauled by bear
Adding a “bear element” definitely would add some interest to the Tour de France.
A 14-year-old girl riding in a 24-hour mountain bike race was attacked by a bear in the middle of the night and severely injured, but was able to make a brief emergency phone call that resulted in her rescue.
The girl suffered head, neck, torso and leg wounds.
She underwent surgery and was in critical condition at Providence Alaska Medical Centre, police said.
The attack occurred along a trail in a 24-hour race organised by the Arctic Bicycle Club in Bicentennial Park.
Rescuers had to hike in more than 3km to reach the girl.
Information from: http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/sto...
