Two Soldiers Injured by Brown Bear During Alaska Training Exercise
TL;DR
Two soldiers from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska were injured when a brown bear attacked during a land-navigation training exercise. Both soldiers carried bear spray and are receiving medical care; investigators say the attack was likely defensive after the bear emerged from a den, but the bear has not been located and details of injuries are not yet released as the investigation continues.
Topics:nationmilitary#alaska#bear-attack#bear-spray#joint-base-elmendorf-richardson#military#military-training
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