2 soldiers attacked by bear during training at Army base in Alaska
Summary
Two soldiers were hurt by a brown bear during a training exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska. Both soldiers used bear spray and are receiving medical care while an investigation continues.Key Facts
- The attack happened during a land navigation training session at the Army base in Anchorage, Alaska.
- Both soldiers carried and used bear spray during the incident.
- The bear was likely defending itself after coming out of hibernation.
- The Alaska Department of Fish and Game could not find the bear after searching the area.
- The Army base is home to over 40,000 people, including many active military members.
- Bear attacks at this base are not new; a soldier died in a bear attack there in 2022.
- Alaska has about 100,000 black bears and 30,000 brown bears.
- From 2000 to 2017, 68 people were hospitalized from bear attacks in Alaska, with most attacks caused by brown bears.
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