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Environment
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Bear attacks two 87-year-olds inside their home near South Lake Tahoe

Secure attractants and lock doors to prevent bear encounters during hyperphagia; bears can enter homes and cause minor injuries, especially near trash or food.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Yellowstone hiker survives bloody encounter with a bear, possibly a grizzly

While trying to use bear spray, he sustained "significant but not life-threatening injuries to his chest and left arm," according to officials. National Park Service medics responded to the scene, and the victim was able to walk with them to the trailhead, where he was loaded into an ambulance and taken to a nearby clinic. From there, a helicopter flew him to a hospital. He was released Wednesday.
Environment
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Popular NH tentsite closes thanks to 'food habituated black bear' activity

The bear has recently damaged several tents, and one easy up-screen enclosure. The closure is needed to protect public health and safety.
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