Hunter attacked by rabid wolf, survives

ANCHORAGE - An Alaska hunter survived a rare attack by a rabid wolf.

Roderick Phillip and three hunting partners were at a bonfire when Phillip went down to the river to look for moose.

Without notice, a wolf trotted toward the camp site and as Phillip yelled 'wolf' the animal charged toward Phillip, biting him. The wolf and Phillips wrestled for a few moments before his brother managed to kill the animal with his rifle.

Phillip told the Anchorage Daily News that he received a shipment of rabies vaccine. He will need five shots over 28 days to ward off the disease.

Rabies is more common among foxes in Alaska, but cases in wolves have been known to happen.