US Army soldier killed by BEAR following attack on Alaska’s JBER base as troopers search for beast & area on lockdown

A US Army soldier has died after being attacked by a bear in Alaska.

The official, was attacked by the beast during a training exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson in Anchorage on May 10.

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JBER spokesman Eric Eaton said the soldier died of their injuries.

They were training with a small group at the time of the attack.

They have not been identified as officials contact the soldier’s next-of-kin.

Officials say the beast remains on the loose and is being hunted by Troopers, KTUU reports.

The species of the bear remains unknown.

The attack took place at Area 412 and it will remain closed to the public.

Officials will release more information when it becomes available.

Around 100,000 black bears live in Alaska and the state is home to at least 40,000 grizzlies.

At least eight fatal attacks were recorded between 2000 and 2017 in the state.

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