Out of the wild: Police chase bear through Anchorage, Alaska

A young black bear led police on a two-hourchase through the streets of downtown Anchorage, Alaska scurrying
down sidewalks and across lanes of traffic and even ducking behind aPizza Hut along the way.

The Anchorage Police Department said they first received a callabout the four-legged suspect around 6 p.m. Thursday.

Policefollowed the bear until after 8 p.m., when the state Department ofFish and Game ended the animal's city tour.

Video of the bear's exploits posted on Facebook by Anchoragepolice had been viewed more than 1 million times.

No one was hurt during the bear's escapades. Police said wildlifeofficials relocated the furry tourist.

Anchorage is home to some 300 bears, but police say encounterslike this are rare.