Bear attack victim lucky others came upon scene

May 14, 2006
Source: Canada.com
Original story — link verified on May 14, 2006

Cries for help saved the life of a mauled mountain biker as he was dragged into the trees and guarded as prey by a black bear in Banff. The 41-year-old was cycling alone on a densely wooded trail east of Tunnel Mountain Road on the outskirts of town Friday evening when the unusual, prolonged attack occurred.

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