A "large black bear" has killed a 16-year-old boy who was participating in a popular trail running race in Alaska on Sunday, police say. Patrick Cooper of Anchorage texted his family to say he was ...

Around 90% of deaths by bears in Alaska are caused by brown bears or grizzlies. On Sunday a 16-year-old boy was killed by a 250lb (113kg) black bear while running in a trail race. East High School ...

This is not the large bear killed by hunter Deron Santiny. US Fish and Wildlife Service photo A retired combat soldier and Purple Heart recipient is credited with taking down “the largest (bear ...