‘I could hear all the bones crunching’: Bear attack survivor speaks out

Published: Sep. 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM AKDT
A Washington man is alive following a bear attack on Alaska's North Slope last week. Jadon Nicoara, 27, is now resting at his home, just days after he was attacked by a brown bear while caribou hunting around 100 miles outside of Deadhorse. Georgina Fernandez connected with Nicoara to hear how he's doing and the harrowing details of the gruesome encounter.