Woman seriously injured in rare black bear attack near Washington home
A woman suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries when a black bear knocked her down and clawed her while she walked her dog near her home in Snohomish County, Washington. The rare attack has prompted wildlife officials to search for the bear and warn residents to avoid it and its young.
The attack happened at about 7.50am on Sunday in a wooded backyard; the woman had her back to the bear and ran inside to call for help. She spent the night in hospital. Deputies and wildlife officers found two bears nearby but did not locate the animal responsible, and have set a trap. Officials are investigating possible attractants and advise residents to secure rubbish, food and other items that may draw bears.
In short
- A black bear attacked a dog walker in Snohomish County.
- She was treated in hospital for serious, non-life-threatening injuries.
- Officials are searching for the bear and advising residents to secure food and rubbish.
Explained simply
Black bears live in forests across Washington state and may come close to homes where woodland meets built-up areas. They usually avoid people, but can be drawn to rubbish, pet food and other accessible food.
Washington’s wildlife officials manage reports of bears near people and advise residents on how to reduce encounters. A bear with cubs may react defensively if it sees a person as a threat, so people are advised to keep their distance and avoid approaching young bears.
Art Celebrity Culture Entertainment World
Read the full article at the source →
Originally published by Daily Mail as “Dog walker badly injured after being pushed to the ground by mother bear that got on top of her and started attacking”.