## Bears Raid Krispy Kreme Doughnut Van at Alaska Military Base

Key Highlights :

1. Two bears raided a Krispy Kreme doughnut van that was stopped outside a convenience store during its delivery route.

2. The driver usually left his doors open when he stopped at the store but this time a sow and one of her cubs that loiter nearby sauntered inside, where they stayed for probably 20 minutes Tuesday morning.

3. The bears chomped on doughnut holes and other pastries, ignoring the banging on the side of the van that was aimed at shooing them away.

4. When the bears couldn’t be roused, base security was called and sounded sirens meant to scare away the bears.

5. The bears eventually came out and wandered in front of the convenience store and gas station a bit before heading into the woods.

     Residents of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska got quite a surprise when two bears raided a Krispy Kreme doughnut van that was stopped outside a convenience store during its delivery route. On Tuesday morning, a sow and one of her cubs that loiter nearby sauntered inside the van, where they stayed for probably 20 minutes, according to Shelly Deano, the store manager for JMM Express.

     The bears chomped on doughnut holes and other pastries, ignoring the banging on the side of the van that was aimed at shooing them away. “I was beating on the van, and they’re not moving. I could hear them breaking open the packages and everything,” Deano said. “I was like, ‘They don’t even care.'”

     When the bears couldn’t be roused, base security was called and sounded sirens meant to scare away the bears. The bears eventually came out and wandered in front of the convenience store and gas station a bit before heading into the woods.

     It’s not unusual to see bears on base or around the store, but nothing like this has happened before, Deano said, adding that the delivery driver now closes his doors when he stops at the shop. “We’re cautious when we come in when we leave. When we take out garbage, we do it in pairs, especially if it’s dark,” she said.

     Capt. Lexi Smith, a spokesperson at the base, said authorities on base “are aware of this and other wildlife situations throughout the past several months.” “We urge the public to use caution to ensure you are protecting our wildlife and yourselves. Wildlife may be our neighbor, but they should not be attracted to our human food sources,” she said by email.

     In Alaska, it is illegal to feed wild animals, including bears, as it can cause them to become habituated to humans and create dangerous situations. It is important to remember to store food properly and never leave food unattended to avoid attracting bears.

     The bears that raided the Krispy Kreme van are a reminder of the importance of being bear aware. By taking the proper precautions, we can help keep both humans and bears safe.

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