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Coverage dated December 13, 2022

Alaska law officer killed in muskox attack outside his house

Headline from ABC 10 Sacramento

The officer was trying to scare away a group of muskox from near a dog kennel at his home when one of the animals attacked him.

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  1. FOX 4 Dallas

    Alaska state trooper killed in muskox attack outside his home: 'Tragic loss for our state' (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    Officer Curtis Worland was fatally attacked after trying to keep a group of muskoxen away from a dog kennel near his home.

  2. The Daily Caller

    Musk Ox Kills Alaska State Trooper Attempting To Defend His Dogs (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    An Alaskan state trooper died after being attacked by a musk ox while trying to defend his dogs, according to the Alaska Department of Public Safety.

  3. NBC News

    Alaska officer killed in muskox attack outside his house (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Curtis Worland was trying to scare away a group of muskox — which can weigh up to 800 pounds — near a dog kennel at his home when one of the animals attacked him.

  4. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    'Tragic Loss for Our State': Alaska Trooper Killed in Muskox Attack Outside His House (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Curtis Worland was trying to scare away a group of muskox from near a dog kennel at his home when one of the animals attacked him.

  5. ABC 10 Sacramento

    Alaska law officer killed in muskox attack outside his house (opens ABC 10 Sacramento)

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    ABC 10 Sacramento's feed description

    The officer was trying to scare away a group of muskox from near a dog kennel at his home when one of the animals attacked him.

  6. Washington Times

    Alaska state trooper killed fending off muskoxen from his dog kennel (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    An Alaska state trooper was killed by a muskox attack near Nome Tuesday.

  7. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Muskox kills Alaska law officer trying to protect his dogs outside home (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    An Alaska law enforcement officer was killed Tuesday after he was attacked by a muskox who charged the man as he was trying to protect his dogs outside of his

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