Polar Bear Kills Two People in Remote Alaskan Village

Residents of the small community of Wales, Alaska were shocked on Tuesday when a polar bear attacked and killed two people. According to the Alaska State Public Safety Department, the bear was shot and killed by a local resident as it attacked an adult female and juvenile male.

The attack occurred at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, and the identities of the two victims have not been released, as authorities are still in the process of notifying their families. Alaska State Troopers and the state Department of Fish and Game are planning to travel to the remote village when weather conditions allow it.

The incident has raised concerns about the future of polar bears, as a recent study has warned that they could go extinct due to climate change. Polar bears are listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act, and their population has been declining due to the loss of sea ice.

The attack in Wales is a tragic reminder of the dangers of climate change, and the need to take action to protect polar bears and their habitats. The Alaska State Public Safety Department is continuing to investigate the incident, and the community of Wales is mourning the loss of two of its members.