Staff Sgt Seth Michael Plant, a veteran of the war in Afghanistan, was fatally mauled by the animal.
A soldier who was fatally mauled by a bear in Alaska has been identified by the US Army as a paratrooper and veteran of the war in Afghanistan.
The native of St Augustine, Florida, was declared dead later that day. Another soldier was also injured.The attack happened in a remote corner of the over 64,000 acre base, which is the largest military installation in Alaska. "He was a positive and dedicated leader who brought joy and energy to the paratroopers who served with him," he continued, adding that "his loss is deeply felt".It's not yet known what bear species attacked Plant.
The military has not described what protective gear the troops may have been carrying, including whether they had a commonly available type of chemical pepper spray used to stop a charging bear.
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