US Army Soldier Killed by Bear During Training Exercise Near Anchorage, AK

A U.S. Army Alaska Soldier died of injuries sustained in bear attack yesterday in a training area west of the Anchorage Regional Landfill.

The Soldier was part of a small group training in Training Area 412. The name of the Soldier is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification.

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The 673d Security Forces Squadron initially responded to the incident. Alaska Wildlife Troopers are currently searching for the bear in TA 412, which is closed to the public for all recreation activity.

More information about the incident will be announced as it becomes available. 

The fatality is the second bear-related death in North America this year and the first in Alaska since September 2020.