NHL's Andrei Kuzmenko steps away from team after father killed in Siberia bear attack
Alexander Kuzmenko was fatally injured on fishing trip
TL;DR
- Andrei Kuzmenko has stepped away from the Pittsburgh Penguins after his father, Alexander Kuzmenko, died in a bear attack.
- Alexander Kuzmenko, a 62-year-old former hockey coach, was attacked by a bear while on a fishing trip in Tuva, Siberia.
- Ambulances faced delays reaching the remote location, and Alexander was airlifted to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
- The area where the attack occurred had reportedly been restricted previously due to bear activity.
- The Penguins organization has offered full support to Andrei and his family.
- This year, at least 15 people have reportedly been killed in bear attacks across Russia.