Two American soldiers suffered injuries after being mauled by a brown bear during a training drill inAlaska. The soldiers, from the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, were taking part in a land navigation exercise when they were attacked, officials said.
"Both individuals sustained injuries and are currently receiving appropriate medical care,” theUSArmy’s 11th Airborne Division, of which both soldiers are part of, said in a statement on Saturday. “For privacy reasons, we are not releasing names or specific details about their conditions until next of kin has been notified." Officials said an investigation into the incident on Friday is ongoing.
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There was no comment regarding the extent of their injuries.
Both soldiers carried and deployed bear spray during the exercise,CBS Newsreported, citing the statement.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) said it was likely a defensive attack by a bear that had not long emerged from a den following its winter hibernation.
Officials said they have been unable to locate the bear after a search.
Regional Supervisor Cyndi Wardlow said it was possible the bear spray saved the soldiers’ lives.
In a statement, she said: "We hope both individuals have a full and quick recovery, and our thoughts are with them during this time.
Source: Daily Express :: World Feed
