2 Campers in Wildlife Refuge Killed by Grizzly

Two people camping along the Hulahula River in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge were killed by a grizzly bear, officials said.

Authorities discovered the bodies and an unused firearm in a tent Saturday at a campsite near the river. Officials shot and killed the animal.

The couple were believed to be in their late 50s or early 60s, North Slope Borough police said. They were from Anchorage and had been on a rafting trip, authorities said.

The victims were in their tent when the attack occurred, according to Tim DeSpain, spokesman for Alaska State Troopers.