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A Washington woman fended off a bear attack by punching it in the nose : NPR


There have been at least 19 recorded black bear attacks since the 1970s.

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There have been at least 19 recorded black bear attacks since the 1970s.

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A Washington state woman left her home to let her dog out early Saturday morning and ended up fending off an attack from a black bear.

The woman, whose injuries were not life-threatening, punched the bear “right in the nose,” causing it to flee, according to an official. spoke to local TV station King 5.

“We are extremely grateful that the victim is receiving medical attention following this unfortunate encounter,” Captain Mike Jewell of the Washington Fish and Wildlife Service said in a statement. Press Release. “Public safety is our priority; our officers and staff members mobilized quickly to locate the animal and secure the scene.”

The attack happened near Enchantment Park and Blackbird Island in Chelan County, about 75 miles east of Seattle. The woman is being treated at Wenatchee hospital, according to the Department of Fish and Wildlife.

And while black bear attacks are rare, they are not unheard of. Since 1970, 19 other “human-black bear encounters” have resulted in injuries, according to Washington state authorities. In 1974, a black bear attack resulted in the death of someone.

Wildlife officers killed and removed an adult black bear found at the site of the attack. The two cubs were transported to a wildlife rehabilitation facility, WDFW said.

Bears often avoid humans. Animal experts recommend getting up and waving if a bear approaches and slowly back away – never run away.

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