Fatal Bear Attack in Arizona: Victim Killed, Bear Shot Dead.

A 66-year-old man was killed by a black bear in a "highly unusual," unprovoked attack while building a cabin in a remote, forested area of Groom Creek near Prescott, Arizona. The bear dragged him about 75 yards and was in the process of consuming him when a neighbor shot and killed it. Wildlife officials are investigating the attack, which appears to be predatory in nature, and have not had any reports of aggressive or threatening behavior from bears in the area. This marks the 15th reported bear attack in Arizona since the late 1980s and the second fatal one.