Fatal bear attack in Arizona's Yavapai County.

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Fatal bear attack in Arizona's Yavapai County.
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A 66-year-old man was killed by a black bear in an "exceedingly rare" attack near Prescott, Arizona. The bear was shot and killed by a neighbor after dragging the victim away from his property. Officials say the attack seemed "predatory in nature" and are investigating possible attractants. There is no outstanding threat to the community, but the public is advised not to shoot bears unless there is an immediate threat. Tips for encountering a black bear include not approaching or feeding the animal and calmly moving away from the area.

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