Bear Attack at JBER in Anchorage

[2rocky]

U.S. Soldier Killed by Bear While Training in Alaska

On May 10, a U.S. Army soldier passed away at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) near Anchorage, Alaska, due to injuries sustained in a bear attack. According to a press release from JBER, the 673d Security Forces Squadron initially responded to the incident and Alaska Wildlife Troopers...

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My Bonus son is stationed there, but is in Norway doing training this Week....

 

[2rocky]

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[Bambistew]

Such a sad deal. There is a mauling or someone killed in that area almost every spring. This is not a one off occurrence. I'm very surprised that they didn't take safety more serious, and I hope someone is held accountable for it.