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Lab report confirms healthy bear responsible for fatal attack in Arizona.

The black bear that attacked and killed a Tucson man in northern Arizona was in good physical health and tested negative for rabies, according to Arizona wildlife officials. The bear was 7 to 10 years old and weighed approximately 360 pounds. The bear's stomach had human remains mixed with vegetation and seeds, but the animal had a good amount of body fat and appeared nutritionally in good shape. The bear was shot and killed by a neighbor who tried to stop the attack.

via Arizona's Family|

#arizona #bear-attack #rabies

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Fatal bear attack in Arizona's Yavapai County.

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.

via USA TODAY|

#arizona #bear-attack #black-bear

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Fatal Bear Attacks Reported in Arizona's Yavapai County.

A bear attack in the Groom Creek area near Prescott has left one person dead. The bear was killed and there is no further threat to the community. Officials advise the public not to shoot any bear unless there is an immediate threat to you or the safety of others, as it is against the law otherwise.

via The Arizona Republic|

#bear-attack #game-and-fish-officials #groom-creek

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal bear attack in Yavapai County leaves one dead.

A person was killed in a bear attack in the Groom Creek area of Yavapai County, Arizona. The bear has been killed, and authorities are investigating the incident. While bear attacks are rare in Arizona, residents living in black bear country are advised to avoid attracting them and to not live too close to their habitat.

via Arizona's Family|

#arizona-game-and-fish #bear-attack #crime

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Northern Arizona Evacuated Due to Severe Flooding and Rising Rivers.

Severe flooding caused by heavy rain and snow has led to evacuation orders in parts of northern Arizona, particularly in Yavapai and Coconino counties. Residents in lower elevation areas along the Verde River in the Town of Camp Verde are told to evacuate, while those in Coconino County near Oak Creek are in "set" mode, ready to leave at a moment's notice if floodwaters become treacherous. State Route 89A and State Route 260 have been closed due to rock slides and adverse weather conditions. More rain and snow are expected throughout Arizona.

via FOX 10 News Phoenix|

#arizona #coconino-county #evacuation