Sports star’s dad has face ripped off as he’s eaten alive while friends watch in horror

He was airlifted by helicopter to the regional capital, Kyzyl, but medical staff were unable to save his life.A respected ice hockey coach in Russia has died after being attacked by a brown bear while on a fishing trip. Alexander Kuzmenko, 62, was the father of NHL star Andrei Kuzmenko, 30, who plays forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins.