deredactie.be - English - Belgian woman survives black bear attack

Sat 19/07/08 16:29 (UPDATE video) - A Belgian woman has survived an attack by a black bear in Banff National Park, in the Rocky Mountains. The incident is big news in Canada, as biologists say the incident is "highly unusual".

23-year-old Charisse D'hamers has been liging and working in the Rocky Mountains since last year. On Wednesday, she went jogging near Lake Louise when she was surprised by a black bear.