">Alaskan Bear
>
>This bear was killed on Hitchenbrook Island by an airman stationed at
>Elmendorf.
>The bear measured 12 1/2 feet long and was estimated at over 1600 pounds.
>
>The guy was on his way to his hunting area when the bear stood up only 35
>yards away.
>It dropped down and charged. The airman emptied his gun and the bear fell
>10 yards
>from him."