Black bear seriously injures woman in Minnesota attack.

A woman was seriously injured in a black bear attack in Minnesota while checking on her dog outside a cabin near Gull Lake. The bear swiped at the woman, causing several injuries, before leaving the area. Wildlife officials believe the bear was startled by the woman's dog and attacked her as a way to defend itself. The woman was taken to a hospital for treatment and has since been released. The state's Department of Natural Resources is monitoring the area for bears that could pose a threat to public safety.