Alaska field notes, v4434
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Makers 1959 Ursus horribilis July 21 Pitmegea Pine, Alaska Saw a grizzly bear today down toward the beach. He was walking down Flint Ridge when first seen passed out of sight then was seen crossing the long ridge west of that one. Fresh tracks along beach indicate that he had traveled along the beach to the edge of the delta, suspect the cabin & on up to ridge. Older tracks in mud indicate that he was out or about a few days ago. Have seen 4 other bears this year, all in June until the one. Two on Bear Mt. on 2 successive days—one mentioned in journal. Two on Wolverine Ridge (beyond Willow Creek) on day Hank Childs came in. July 29 Saw 2 at about 10 PM today. Along Willow Creek near river. They headed up creek, one presumably in or along stream, it was out of sight from where I was up on bluff behind tent. The other went up along ridge this side of creek but soon disappeared, presumably he crossed ridge creek side.