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Fatal black bear attack

In New Jersey of all places. One normally thinks of NJ wildlife being in the cities and along the coast. However the northwest part of the state and the Pine Barrens can be pretty remote and interesting.

A 300 lb. male black bear followed a group of 5 hikers and was assumed to be looking for food. The hikers ran in different directions, and apparently one young man either picked the wrong direction or was not fast enough. The remaining hikers re-gathered and noticed one was missing and called police. The bear was found circling the body and was killed by officers when it would not retreat. This was the first fatal black bear attack noted in the state. I don't believe PA has had any fatal bear attacks on record either. I guess there is a first time for most everything.

Speculation is that acorns and berries were in short supply and the bear may have smelled snacks and food carried by the hikers.

Neil

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Topic - Fatal black bear attack - Neil E. 07:23:24 09/26/14 (12)

another famous NJ bear encounter - Green Lantern 16:01:32 09/27/14 (0)

We Have Problem Bears Here This Year - Awe-d-o-file 20:23:29 09/26/14 (1)

RE: We Have Problem Bears Here This Year - Goober58 18:03:19 09/27/14 (0)

The hikers did the worst possible thing. - J.R. 12:24:02 09/26/14 (8)

The worst possible thing... - genungo 12:39:59 09/26/14 (7)

No "altercation" until they ran. No poking or roaring. - J.R. 13:20:47 09/26/14 (3)

RE: No "altercation" until they ran. No poking or roaring. - genungo 13:31:07 09/26/14 (2)

We had a bear that came to our table - jedrider 17:16:57 09/26/14 (1)

Great training video. - DeKay 18:50:15 09/26/14 (0)

RE: The worst possible thing... - jedrider 12:58:54 09/26/14 (2)

RE: The worst possible thing... - Neil E. 14:45:56 09/26/14 (0)

RE: The worst possible thing... - genungo 13:27:17 09/26/14 (0)

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