A 65-year-old man and a 64-year-old female were both hurt by bears that had actually been chased after by their dogs in 2 different events in recent days, authorities in Connecticut and Maine said.
In the very first occurrence, 64-year-old Lynn Kelly was operating in her garden around 11:30 a.m. Friday when her dog began barking and encountered the woods, the Maine Department Of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife said. The dog then ran revoke the woods with a black bear chasing after it.
Kelly challenged the bear and punched it in the nose after it stood, authorities said. The bear bit her right-hand man, piercing her wrist. The bear then ran back into the wood, the department said.
Kelly was required to a medical facility for treatment. Her dog was unscathed.
The bear has actually not been seen given that the occurrence, which state authorities referred to as a “provoked attack.” Two live-capture traps have actually been set.
On Saturday, a bear was checking out some bird feeders on a deck in Litchfield, Connecticut, around 11:15 a.m. when a dog identified it and chased after the bear, authorities said. The bear assaulted the dog and the 65-year-old house owner, who was not openly recognized, “stepped in,” authorities said.
The house owner was hurt by the bear, however his injuries were ruled out lethal, authorities said. The man was required to a medical facility for treatment and the dog was required to a veterinary medical facility.
The bear entered into the close-by woods after the attack.
In locations where bears are understood to live, dog owners are recommended to walk their animals on a non-retractable leash. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife likewise said individuals must not get in between their dog and a bear.
In the after-effects of these recent events, authorities likewise recommended individuals not to keep bird feeders exterior from late March through November, when bears are active outside.
People barbecuing outside over the vacation weekend must clean up barbecues after usage and store grills inside a garage or shed, wildlife authorities said. People must likewise prevent leaving ignored food or garbage bags outside and trash must be saved in secure, airtight containers inside a garage or enclosed location.
