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A brown bear bit a hiker walking his dog near Skilak Lake in Alaska on June 29, less than two weeks after two sleeping campers were attacked in their tent by a bear in the same area.

According to a Facebook post By the Kenai National Wildlife Regufe, a mother bear bit the solo hiker after her dog chased the bear and her two cubs. Alaska State Soldiers reported that the bear bit the hiker on the arm, at which point the hiker entered the Kenai River. The bear followed the hiker into the water and bit him on the shoulder again. The hiker was carrying bear spray but was unable to deploy it in time, according to the police report. The hiker returned to his car and called 911; doctors treated him for non-life threatening injuries at a nearby hospital. The hiker’s dog, a young border collie, fled in the attack, but according to Facebook, may have since been found.

Authorities closed the Kenai River Trail on Monday to investigate the incident. Ranger Leah Eskelin said Yahoo Sports that the two attacks do not appear to be related.

As always, watch out for bear country to plan ahead, be careful on the trails, make noise, travel in groups, maintain direct control of any animals that walk with you, and be prepared to change plans. if conditions are different from those expected once you arrive, ”Kenai National Wildlife Refuge officials reminded the public Facebook.

Bear attacks are rare, but they do happen. When hiking in areas where bears are active, consider leaving dogs at home or keeping them on a leash and under control. Learn about bear safety and always take deterrent and first aid equipment into the backcountry.