Key takeaways:
- A tragic incident occurred in the remote village of Wales, Alaska on Tuesday afternoon, when a polar bear entered the community and chased multiple residents before mauling and killing a woman and a boy.
- The Alaska State Troopers and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game are working to travel to Wales as weather conditions allow.
- The tragedy has left the community of Wales in shock. The identities of the victims have not yet been released.
A tragic incident occurred in the remote village of Wales, Alaska on Tuesday afternoon, when a polar bear entered the community and chased multiple residents before mauling and killing a woman and a boy.
According to a dispatch report from the Alaska State Troopers, the bear had chased residents before attacking the woman and boy. The bear was then shot and killed by another resident as it attacked the two victims.
The Alaska State Troopers and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game are working to travel to Wales as weather conditions allow.
Fatal polar bear attacks in Alaska are “extremely rare,” according to the Anchorage Daily News. The incident is currently under investigation.
The remote village of Wales is located in western Alaska and is home to approximately 170 people. The community is accessible only by air or sea, making it difficult for emergency responders to reach the area.
The tragedy has left the community of Wales in shock. The identities of the victims have not yet been released. Our thoughts are with the victims’ families and friends during this difficult time.
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