LITCHFIELD — Andrea Monschein said her spouse, Dave, and dog, Cooper, are anticipated to completely recuperate following a bear attack this weekend.
Emergency authorities reacted to the Monschein’s home around 11:15 a.m. Saturday after reports of a 65-year-old man who was assaulted by a bear in his backyard, the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said.
Paul Copleman, DEEP’s representative, said the bear was drawn in to a bird feeder on the property. A dog identified the bear and began to pursue the animal, he said.
Monschein said the bear just assaulted as soon as Cooper began running towards the animal. She said the bear assaulted to protect itself and its possible cubs.
Dave Monschein was hurt when he attempted to save his dog, his partner said. She said her spouse and dog are incredibly lucky to be alive and just walk away with reasonably small injuries.
Monschein said her spouse has actually returned home from the healthcare facility with a fractured left hand, numerous leak injuries and scratches. She included that Cooper suffered numerous gashes and leak injuries from the bear and was sewn up, however has numerous follow-up veterinary consultations in the coming weeks.
Copleman said the bear ran after the attack and authorities were not able to find the animal.
According to Copleman, bird feeders must just be up in November through mid-March when bears remain in hibernation. He said bird feeders might bring in bears and threats bears associating individuals with a source of food.
Monschein said her family will take more preventative measures and be more conscious about leashing the dogs and looking out for bears on their property.
