Brave Woman Fights Off Bears in New England

A woman in Porter, Maine, was hospitalized after being bitten by a black bear in her backyard. The incident occurred when the woman went outside to investigate her dog's barking. She was treated for puncture wounds to her wrist and the bear has not been seen since the provoked attack. Maine wardens have set traps to capture the bear alive. While bear encounters are common in Maine, actual attacks are rare, and preventive measures such as securing bear attractants can help minimize conflicts between bears and humans.