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Two Army soldiers injured in bear attack during training exercise
Two soldiers were injured in an encounter with a brown bear during a training exercise in Alaska. The incident occurred at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's Arctic Valley training area. (sources: foxnews, adn, abcnews, alaskasnewssource)
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Two U.S. Army soldiers sustained injuries from a bear attack while conducting training in Anchorage, Alaska. The soldiers were participating in an exercise at a military training area.
- The bear attack occurred at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's Arctic Valley training area.
- The soldiers were engaged in a training exercise at the time of the incident.
- Details regarding the extent of the soldiers' injuries have not been disclosed.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the potential dangers military personnel may face during training exercises in wildlife-rich areas.
No specific legislation identified for action yet.
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