Soldiers Hurt by Bear in Alaska Training

0:00Two soldiers from the 11 Airborne Division got hurt by a bear during land navigation training at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson on Thursday, a quick response team from the base rushed in and provided onsite medical care to both guys. The attack went down in the Arctic Valley training area where the soldiers deployed bear spray to fight it off. Officials aren't sharing updates on their conditions or the precise spot, staying tight lipped for now. Base staff and local wildlife experts are teaming up to dig into what happened, so we'll see what shakes out from this close call in bear country. Stay informed with Anchorage News today, AI-powered updates.