US EditionMan Survives Black Bear Attack; Bear Euthanized
- A southern Utah man was attacked by a black bear around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday near Bryce Woodlands while sleeping outdoors on a cot.
- The man initially stayed still and hoped the bear would move on, but the bear approached and bit him on the arm, causing injuries.
- Wildlife experts responded on Wednesday by deploying tracking hounds, locating the bear by early afternoon, and determining that it had exhibited aggressive behavior.
- The bear was euthanized per DWR policy due to aggression and injury to a person, and its carcass was submitted for disease testing; the man was treated and released from a Panguitch hospital.
- DWR reminds Utah residents that black bears are widespread and advises standing ground if encountered, never backing up, lying down, or playing dead, and to always fight back if attacked.
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