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Fatal Mountain Lion Attack in California Foothills Leaves 1 Dead
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"Pennsylvania Woman Survives Vicious Bear Attack Outside Her Home"
A 55-year-old woman in Pennsylvania was mauled by a mother bear while letting her dog outside, suffering injuries to her arm, face, neck, and head. The bear and her cubs were found in the area, with the mother bear displaying continued aggression. Authorities euthanized the mother bear and tranquilized the cubs for relocation. The victim, Lee Ann Galante, recounted the terrifying attack, expressing her shock and fear during the encounter.
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Rabid Bobcat Attacks Campers in New England State Park
A rabid bobcat attacked a camper sleeping in a hammock at Selden Neck State Park in Connecticut. The man, along with two other adult leaders, managed to subdue and kill the animal. None of the children on the trip were harmed. The injured men were taken to a local hospital for treatment, and the remaining campers were evacuated from the island. The bobcat tested positive for rabies.
Bobcat Attack: New England Man Ambushed While Hammock Napping
A man in New England was attacked by a bobcat while sleeping in a hammock at the Wilderness School in Lyme, Connecticut. Other adults came to his aid and killed the bobcat. Officials believe the bobcat may have been sick or behaving abnormally, as attacks on humans are extremely rare. The campers were unharmed, and the adults were taken to the hospital for evaluation.
Snorkeler's Survival: Prying Crocodile Jaws Off Head
A man snorkeling off the coast of North Queensland, Australia, survived a crocodile attack by prying its jaws off his head. The incident happened on Saturday while he was snorkeling with his wife and friends about 25 miles off the Cape York coast. He managed to swim back to the boat and was taken to Haggerstone Island, where he received medical attention. Since 1985, there have been at least 44 occasions of crocodile attacks on humans in Queensland.
Florida Man Loses Arm in Alligator and Shark Attacks
A 23-year-old man in Florida had his arm amputated after being attacked by a 10-foot alligator outside a bar near a pond. The victim, Jordan Rivera, was taken to the hospital where he underwent the amputation just above the elbow. He will undergo another procedure to remove bacteria from his arm left behind by the alligator before moving to rehab in about a week. The alligator was removed from the property and euthanized since it had attacked a human.
Florida Man Loses Arm in Alligator and Shark Attacks
A 10-foot alligator bit off a 23-year-old man's arm after he got into a pond behind a bar in Port Charlotte. The victim was rescued by a group of men, and the alligator was captured after the attack. The incident occurred in an area known to have alligators, according to local residents.
Sanibel resident survives alligator attack.
A 37-year-old man was bitten by an alligator near a pond on Rabbit Road in Sanibel, Florida. The victim sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene before being released. A contracted nuisance alligator trapper was sent to the area, and FWC is investigating the incident.
Black bear euthanized after biting woman in Avon
A 74-year-old woman was bitten by a black bear while walking her dog in Avon, Connecticut. The woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries and managed to walk back home to call for help. The bear was later euthanized under DEEP's Black Bear Response protocol, which categorizes an attack on a human as a category 4 response. DEEP is investigating the incident and has asked witnesses to come forward.
Mountain Lion Attacks on Vacationers in the West
A group of rafters fought off a mountain lion attack using their paddles in a remote area of the White Mountain Apache Reservation in Arizona. One rafter was injured, while a 64-year-old New Mexico resident is expected to survive. Officials are currently trying to locate the lion with the help of hunters and hound dogs. Gila County officials are urging caution and advising people to avoid wildlife and refrain from feeding wild animals.