They are the only species of bear to call the isle home. "Brown bears live throughout Alaska and are the only bear species found in Sitka," the National Parks Service (NPS) states on their website.

As tourism has become increasingly important for Sitka's economy, wildlife species like brown bears, salmon, and blacktailed deer have also become more valuable. For example, it's likely that ...

Brown bears killed Fujioka as these are the only ... You will be missed by all,” Laurie Ann Jones-Serka wrote on Facebook. Sitka is south of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.