Alaska mountain race suspended after fatal bear attacks

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A popular wilderness race in Alaska has been suspended for a year following two deadly attacks by black bears this week, including one at a mountain race.
University of Alaska Anchorage officials say the move will allow them to add more communication resources and medical support to the 24-mile (39-kilometer) Crow Pass Crossing race. This year’s even was scheduled for July 22.
In one of this week’s bear attacks, 16-year-old Patrick “Jack” Co