Curtis Worland, 36, was killed in the attack Tuesday at his home near Nome, Alaska.
Curtis Worland, 36, was a court services officer with Alaska State Troopers for 13 years. NOME, Alaska — A law-enforcement officer attempting to scare away a group of muskox outside his home was killed Tuesday when one of the animals attacked.
“ was a proud member of the Nome community and a dedicated member of the Alaska law-enforcement family,” Alaska Department of Public Safety Commissioner James Cockrell said in a statement. “I hope that Alaskans will keep Curtis’ family, friends, loved ones and the Alaska State Troopers in your thoughts as we process this tragic loss for our state. He will be sorely missed by the DPS family.”
“If they determine it’s a public safety threat, then they may decide to dispatch the musk ox at that point,” Austin McDaniels, spokesman for the Department of Public Safety, State troopers, wildlife troopers and the Department of Fish and Game are investigating the incident.
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