Jushua Berg, 17, from New City, New York and Samuel Gottsegen, also 17, from Denver, Colorado have been victims of a severe grizzly bear attack in Alaska.
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As Reported By The Guardian:
Two teenagers have life-threatening injuries after being mauled by a grizzly bear while on a survival skills course in the Alaskan wilderness.
The group of seven students, who were on day 24 of a 30-day backpacking course in the Talkeetna mountains, north of Anchorage, had been in single file for a river crossing when the animal attacked. The two teenagers at the front of the line, Joshua Berg, 17, from New City, and Samuel Gottsegen, also 17, from Denver, suffered the most serious injuries.
Witnesses said the animal struck out at Berg first, turned to another student, then turned back to Berg. The pair were being treated at Providence Alaska medical centre in Anchorage. Both were in a serious condition, said a hospital spokeswoman, Crystal Bailey.
SOURCE: Guardian
