Beth Weigel during her daily walk in Spaulding Meadow, near Juneau, Alaska. On this day, Weigel shared the meadow with a black bear. This was right after she surprised him and he ran off. (Beth Weigel)

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Beth Weigel during her daily walk in Spaulding Meadow, near Juneau, Alaska. On this day, Weigel shared the meadow with a black bear. This was right after she surprised him and he ran off.

Credit: Beth Weigel