Multiple Bear Attacks Leave Humans and Dogs Injured

A 65-year-old man and a 64-year-old woman were injured in separate incidents after their dogs chased bears in Connecticut and Maine. In Maine, the woman confronted a black bear that was chasing her dog and punched it in the nose, but was bitten on the hand. In Connecticut, a bear attacked a dog and the homeowner intervened, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. Officials advised dog owners to use non-retractable leashes and cautioned against getting between dogs and bears. They also recommended not keeping bird feeders outside and properly storing food and trash to avoid attracting bears.