Alaska
Troopers respond to bear attack near Palmer
PALMER, Alaska (KTUU) – Alaska State Troopers have responded to a reported bear assault on the finish of Matanuska Townsite Street — throughout the Glenn Freeway from Matanuska Lake.
Witnesses on the scene reported seeing a person carrying a baby away from the street with head lacerations.
Spokesperson Austin Daniels confirmed that an grownup male and juvenile male got here throughout a brown bear sow and her cub whereas searching. The juvenile male sustained severe accidents and was taken to a Mat-Su space hospital for medical remedy.
The grownup male accompanying the juvenile shot and killed the sow bear through the assault.
Troopers had been unable to state whether or not the bear is believed to be the identical bear who killed dozens of chickens and turkeys close to Butte final week, however will probably be coordinating with the Alaska Division of Fish and Recreation on a necropsy.
This can be a growing story. Verify again later for updates.
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