BEAR MAULS US SOLDIERS: Officials Comment on Horror in Alaska
Two soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division of the US Army were injured in a bear attack during a military exercise in a remote part of Elmendorf-Richardson Base in Alaska, military and local officials announced.
TL;DR
- Two U.S. Army soldiers were injured by a bear during a military exercise on Alaska.
- The incident occurred in the Arctic Valley during a training exercise.
- The soldiers used bear spray, which is credited with preventing more serious injuries.
- The bear, believed to be a grizzly that recently emerged from hibernation, is still at large.
- Authorities are analyzing evidence to identify the bear and are cautioning the public.
- A portion of the base was temporarily closed, and residents are advised to report aggressive wildlife encounters.