2 Alaska-based soldiers injured in encounter with brown bear during training exercise
Summary
Two U.S. Army soldiers training in Anchorage, Alaska, were injured after encountering a brown bear during a training exercise. They used pepper spray on the bear and are currently receiving medical care, while the incident is under investigation.Key Facts
- The soldiers were in a mountainous area called Arctic Valley at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
- The incident happened during a land navigation training event.
- Both soldiers used pepper spray to defend themselves against the bear.
- Their medical conditions have not been publicly released yet.
- The army is working with local wildlife officials to keep personnel safe.
- The base covers 100 square miles in Anchorage, where many black and brown bears live.
- The military is investigating what happened to prevent future encounters.
- The injured soldiers are from the 11th Airborne Division of the U.S. Army.
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