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US service members wounded in Alaska bear attack

Two US service members were wounded in a brown bear attack during a training exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska.

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Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 20:42 UTC
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Two US service members were wounded on Friday after a brown bear attacked during a training exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. The incident occurred during a routine military training activity, highlighting the risks of wildlife encounters in remote operational areas. The service members received medical treatment for their injuries, though the severity has not been disclosed. Military officials are investigating the attack and reviewing safety protocols for exercises in bear-prone regions.
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