Campbell King,
According to the article they DID carry spray and the other woman was able to deploy her spray. It sounds like the bear snuck up behind them and caught them both off guard. And, from the article it sounds like both women put up a fight. This young lady was an Alaskan and according to the article she spent a lot of time enjoying the outdoors with her family and friends. The article also said both had been through the Bear Awareness training and that from now on the company would have an armed guard.