Wild Black Bear Attacks Couple Inside Their Pennsylvania Home
Wild Black Bear Attacks a Couple Inside Their Oliver Township, Perry County Home in Pennsylvania
Richard and Angela Moyer, of Oliver Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, had an unexpected and life-threatening experience yesterday morning when they were attacked by a wild black bear inside their home.
It is believed the attack began when the bear chased their dog inside the home. The wild black bear then began an attack on Mr. Moyer first and then continued on to drag Mrs. Moyer onto the patio when she intervened to help.
Emergency dispatchers transported the couple to a Harrisburg hospital where both were treated for injuries - with Richard Moyer requiring 70 staples and stitches to close wounds.
A Pennsylvania Game Commission spokesman said it may have been a mother bear defending cubs and a trap has been set to catch the bear.
Sources:
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=8376413
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/70-stiches-staples-pa-bear-attack-victim-14661225
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8 Comments
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The family dog must have provoked this bear in a big way! Hope this couple will recover well. That is alot of stitches to receive for an injury for this man!
Holy crow!! This is so bizarre!
Black Bears are sure getting closer to Homes!! Great Article and Thanks for writing! Blessings!
How scary!
Geez, we had a momma bear (and her cubs!) raiding a dumpster in a neighboring town - but they didn't attack anyone! cheers
I hope the couple recovers and that they catch the bear.
I saw this in the newspaper this morning. I thought of you as I had seen your bear stories yesterday! How bizarre. Black Bear don't usually act this way unless provoked.