A 7-year-old American boy was the victim of a bear attack while playing in the garden, Tuesday August 22, 2023. The facts occurred in the backyard of his home in Westchester County, in New York State in the United States. “The parents were there and helped the child without fear”North Castle Police said, reports CNN .
The little boy was quickly taken to the hospital where he was taken care of. Local authorities did not give details of the severity of his injuries, but his life is not believed to be in danger. According to information from the American media, the animal was still there when the police intervened after receiving an emergency call.
The bear was euthanized
In a statement, local police said the bear was euthanized by officers at the scene. “He continued to pose a danger to first responders and area residents”justified the police. “He didn’t back down, at one point he moved forward and when you have so many human beings…”the local police chief told the media WABC . “The normal reaction of bears is to run away, especially with increased activity and noise, they usually retreat”insisted the officer. “But he didn’t back down.”
“Black bears that have become habituated to humans and their food may not run away,” noted the forest services, quoted by CNN.
” It’s frightening “
Once put down, the imposing mammal was transported to the Westchester County Health Department.
The establishment indicated on Wednesday August 23 that the bear did not have rabies.
Questioned by our colleagues, a resident confided her concern: “It’s scary, I think about it every day when I take my kids and grandkids out in the yard and my pets”. Many bears are present in this area according to the inhabitants.
The local police, for their part, claim to have never been confronted with an attack of this type before.
2023-08-25 10:39:50
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