ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Game and Fish officials are searching for a black bear that attacked a woman Saturday.

Officials say the attack happened in the Valles Caldera National Preserve near Los Alamos. The woman was participating in a marathon event when she came across a mother bear whose cub ran up a tree, officials say.

The woman was airlifted to an Albuquerque hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Officials say, initial reports of her injuries indicate that she was bit and scratched – receiving injuries to her head, neck and upper body.

Officials say they are working the National Park Service to deter people from entering the area. Once the bear is found it will be euthanized and tested for rabies.

New Mexico Game and Fish provided these tips if you ever encounter a bear.

Here are some ways to protect yourself If you encounter a bear:

Stop, and back away slowly while facing the bear. Avoid direct eye contact, as the bear may consider that a threat. Do not run. Make yourself appear large by holding out your jacket. If you have small children, pick them up so they don’t run.

Give the bear plenty of room to escape, so it doesn’t feel threatened or trapped. If a black bear attacks you, fight back using anything at your disposal, such as rocks, sticks, binoculars or even your bare hands. Aim for the bear’s nose and eyes.

If the bear has not seen you, stay calm and slowly move away, making noise so the bear knows you are there. Never get between a mother bear and her cubs.

If you live or camp in bear country: