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2022-05-12 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Army soldier killed in bear attack during training exercise in Alaska

[NEXSTAR] — A U.S. Army soldier stationed at a base in Alaska died after being injured by a bear on Tuesday, officials at the base confirmed.

The soldier, who was stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, was participating in a training exercise in Eagle River, Anchorage, with a small group of other soldiers, according to a news release. Officials at the base did not say if any other trainees had sustained injuries.

The name of the deceased soldier was being held until a next-of-kin was notified.

Wildlife Troopers from Alaska’s Department of Public Safety were dispatched to locate the bear. The area has also been closed off to the public.

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson will provide additional details as they become available, the news release said.

Posted by Besoeker 2022-05-12 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11132 views ] Top

#1 Can't trust your troops with live ammo, now can we?

Posted by Procopius2k 2022-05-12 07:18|| 2022-05-12 07:18|| Front Page Top

#2
Had a friend tasked to eliminate a dangerous Black Bear in the NGA / WNC area back in the 90's used a Semi-Auto 12ga with 250+ grain deer slugs.

A 5.56mm using 55 grain rounds would not be a caliber of choice for a charging 400+ lbs Male Black Bear.

Applying that info to an Alaska Brown Bear, which generally are around 800lbs or Kodiak's which are near a VW Bug in weight.

Posted by NN2N1 2022-05-12 07:52|| 2022-05-12 07:52|| Front Page Top

#3 A 5.56mm using 55 grain rounds would not be a caliber of choice for a charging 400+ lbs Male Black Bear.

A magazine worth of the defender and probably those of his mates would at least slow the beast down. Ripping up tendons and sinew of the limbs would have a tendency to do that.

Posted by Procopius2k 2022-05-12 08:02|| 2022-05-12 08:02|| Front Page Top

#4 like shooting a somali with a .223

Posted by 746 2022-05-12 10:54|| 2022-05-12 10:54|| Front Page Top

#5 It's also spring, with mama's with babies coming out from the dens.

Posted by ed in texas 2022-05-12 14:06|| 2022-05-12 14:06|| Front Page Top

#6 Guess he couldn't run faster than his buddies.
A little late for more cardio now.

Posted by Skidmark 2022-05-12 15:16|| 2022-05-12 15:16|| Front Page Top

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