Black bear euthanized after attacking woman in Avon, CT.

A 74-year-old woman was bitten by a black bear while walking her dog in Avon, Connecticut. The bear was later euthanized by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The woman was taken to a local hospital and her injuries are not life-threatening. The bear was 12 years old and had three yearlings with her. DEEP urges people to be aware of bears and to avoid leaving out food sources that could attract them.