US EditionWoman Attacked by Black Bear in Barron County
BARRON COUNTY, WISCONSIN, JUL 12 – Authorities continue searching for the sow and cub involved in the attack, noting black bears can be aggressive when protecting cubs, with 500-600 nuisance complaints handled annually.
- A 69-year-old woman was seriously injured in a black bear encounter near Comstock in Barron County on the afternoon of Saturday, July 12, 2025.
- The attack involved a sow and her cub, and authorities do not yet know why the bear attacked the woman but consider black bear attacks very rare in Wisconsin.
- Officers from Barron County and Cumberland, along with state conservation officials and federal wildlife personnel, responded to the call and discovered a cub perched in a tree while searching for the adult bear.
- Officials used a trained bear hound to track the bear and set several traps, but the search was unsuccessful, and the woman was transported to a hospital with an unknown condition.
- Authorities intend to put the bear down and evaluate its health, while DNR wardens continue their investigation and efforts to capture the animal.
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Woman attacked by bear in Wisconsin backyard, officials searching for animal
A 69-year-old woman was attacked by a black bear in her backyard near the town of Comstock in Barron County this weekend, prompting an ongoing search for the animal that officials believe may have been protecting its cub.The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating the attack, which was reported around 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12.Officers from Barron County and the city of Cumberland initially responded to the 911 call and e…
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