Man uses hatchet to fend off rare black bear attack

Woman uses a water bottle to strike a black bear that was attacking a man, freeing him to fetch a better weapon in the Eastern Sierra encounter.

Apex Park closed after first reported bear attack in Colorado this year

A popular park in Jefferson County was closed on Monday after a bear attack was reported by a hiker on Sunday evening.
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Bear attack: Your chances of survival explained

A peaceful hike through the wilderness can quickly turn into a nightmare if you encounter one of nature’s most powerful ...
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Bear attacks in Yellowstone, Glacier, put hiker safety in spotlight

It has been a troubling start to the season, in terms of grizzly bear encounters, at Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. A grizzly bear attack Monday in Yellowstone, on the Mystic ...
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Elderly man, dog killed in bear attack in Southwest Florida, FWC says

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) says an 89-year-old man and his dog were killed by a bear on ...
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Two Grizzly Attacks Hit Yellowstone and Glacier in One Week. An Expert Explains If This Is the New Normal.

Hikers in Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks are constantly reminded to be cautious of bears, and for good reason. Outside of Alaska, these two Rocky Mountain parks have the highest concentration ...