Hunter’s remains found after suspected bear attack in Alaska

The remains of a hunter have been found after a suspected bear attack in Alaska, authorities said.

The incident occurred Tuesday at approximately 6:17 p.m. when Alaska State Troopers were notified of an overdue hunter identified as 50-year-old Tad Fujioka in the Sitka area of ​​Alaska, located about 600 miles southeast of Anchorage. reported he was late due to deer hunting, according to a statement from the Alaska Department of Public Safety on Wednesday.

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“On October 30, 2024, Alaska Wildlife Services, USCG and Sitka SAR conducted a ground search using three search teams in a remote wooded area that were transported by an AWT patrol vessel and a Sitka SAR vessel,” authorities said in announcing the death. Fujioki. . “At approximately 11:30 a.m., search teams discovered Fujioka’s remains. The investigation revealed that he was likely the victim of a fatal bear attack.”

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Authorities have not released any details of the investigation into how the beating happened, but confirmed that his body had been found and his next of kin had been notified.

The investigation into the bear attack is currently ongoing.

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