Authorities say a bear has killed an Alaska mine worker

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A contract mine employee has been killed in an encounter with a bear in southeast Alaska.
Hecla Greens Creek Mine reports the incident occurred Monday at a remote drill site accessible only by helicopter.
Alaska State Troopers say a report of the incident was received at about 8:45 a.m. but provided little other information.
The incident occurred near the silver mine on Admiralty Island about 18 miles (29 kilometers) southwest of Juneau.
Mike Satre, manager of governm