Nation Polar bear chases residents in Alaska town, kills woman and boy before being shot, officials say January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 Wyatte Grantham-Philips, USA TODAY Comments Off on Polar bear chases residents in Alaska town, kills woman and boy before being shot, officials say A polar bear attacked and killed a woman and boy in Wales, Alaska, authorities said. The bear was fatally shot by a resident during Tuesday's attack.