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-Short Attention Span Theater-
Army soldier killed in bear attack during training exercise in Alaska
2022-05-12
[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

#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  

#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  

#4  like shooting a somali with a .223
Posted by: 746   2022-05-12 10:54  

#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  

#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  

#1  Can't trust your troops with live ammo, now can we?
Posted by: Procopius2k   2022-05-12 07:18  

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