Two US army soldiers injured by brown bear during training exercise in Alaska
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Two US Army soldiers were injured after encountering a brown bear during a land navigation training event in Anchorage, Alaska, on Thursday.
- Both soldiers used pepper spray against the bear and were receiving medical care, though their conditions have not been disclosed pending family notification.
- The incident is under investigation, with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game suggesting it was a defensive attack by a bear recently emerged from its den.
- The training area near Arctic Valley has been closed to recreational activities, and samples have been collected to identify the bear species and gender.
- The joint base Elmendorf-Richardson covers 100 square miles in Anchorage, an area inhabited by approximately 350 black bears and 75 brown bears.
