Bears

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Don Zimmerman is a legend in Kodiak. At 71 with a Willie Nelson-like mane of hair, he races up and down Pillar Mountain with the energy of someone decades younger. And now the legend continues. He survived a bear attack on Sunday near a gravel pit on Pillar Mountain, on the outskirts of Kodiak. Zimmerman, who is also the owner …

Kodiak Police posted a message on its Facebook page about the attack, warning hikers and joggers to take precautions. Please note: This story has been updated to include information about the rescue and the runner’s condition. A elderly man, known to be an avid runner, was carried off Pillar Mountain in an ambulance Sunday after a bear attack. Kodiak police …