BEAR ATTACK

May 28 2025CRIME

Slovenia's Bear Problem: A Recent Attack Raises Questions

In Slovenia, a woman was severely hurt in a bear encounter. This event took place in a wooded region near the city of Ljubljana. The incident happened in the town of Skofljica, about 10 kilometers from the capital. The bear ran back into the forest after the attack. Local authorities have warned residents to be careful and avoid the area. This is not the first t...

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Jan 24 2025ENVIRONMENT

Bear Attack in Pennsylvania: Unusual Behavior, Rabies Confirmed

In the scenic town of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, something unusual happened. A bear, not acting like bears usually do, attacked a man named Andrew Neirer. The Pennsylvania Game Commission confirmed that the bear had rabies. This is not common for bears, as they usually mind their own business. Andrew was lucky; he survived the attack and will be just fine. The bear, h...

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Dec 06 2024ENVIRONMENT

Polar Bear Attack: A Husband’s Bravery and Changing Climates

In the remote community of Fort Severn, a man showed incredible courage when he leaped onto a polar bear to protect his wife. The attack happened early Tuesday morning. The bear was in their driveway and lunged at the woman, causing her to fall. Her husband quickly jumped on the bear to stop it. Sadly, the man was injured badly. A neighbor heard the commotion and sho...

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Oct 03 2024TECHNOLOGY

Voting begins for Alaska's Fat Bear Week after a contestant was killed in an attack

Voting in Katmai National Park's famed Fat Bear Week was underway Wednesday after a bear killed one of this year's competitors and delayed the bracket reveal by a day. Bear #469 attacked and killed bear #402 on Monday morning at Brooks River in the Alaska park, the National Park Service said in a release, pushing Monday's bracket reveal to Tuesday. The attack and the...

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