Bear that attacked Carbon County man returning from grocery store was rabid, authorities say
The rabid bear attack in Jim Thorpe was “an isolated and uncommon event,” according to a press release from state Rep. Doyle Hefley, R-Carbon.
Bear tests positive for rabies after attack in Jim Thorpe
The Pennsylvania Game Commission confirms the bear that attacked a man in Jim Thorpe has tested positive for rabies. 28/22 News obtained surveillance video of the attack from Andrew Neirer. Neirer says he was walking to the store on a trail from his house when he spotted the bear sitting in
Bear that bit man in Jim Thorpe had rabies, officials say
JIM THORPE, Pa. -- The bear that chased people and bit a man in Carbon County had rabies, authorities say. A spokesperson with the Pennsylvania Game Commission said the bear that bit a man in the arm before being shot and killed by a neighbor tested positive for rabies.
Pennsylvania man survives attack by rabid bear
Security video shows a man fighting off a bear attack outside of a home in Jim Thorpe, Pa. The bear later tested positive for rabies.
Bear that attacked man in the Poconos had rabies: officials
The Pennsylvania Game Commission confirmed that the black bear that attacked a man over the weekend in Jim Thorpe tested positive for rabies. The incident happened on Sunday, Jan. 19, as Jim Thrope resident Andrew Neirer was walking to the store on a trail near his house.
Bear that attacked Pa. man tests positive for rabies
A rabies diagnosis following a bear attack that injured a man in Carbon County explains the aggression, officials say.
Pennsylvania Man Attacked After Being Approached by Aggressive and Rabid Bear: Officials
The Pennsylvania Game Commission said that the victim is “expected to have a full recovery and has received appropriate medical treatment" Danielle Jennings is a Writer/Reporter at PEOPLE, covering stories in Human Interest and Sports.
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"I feel bad for the bear" - Officials confirm Jim Thorpe black bear that attacked hiker had rabies
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PA Game Commission: Bear that attacked man in Jim Thorpe had rabies
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Bear that attacked man in Jim Thorpe tests positive for rabies
A rabies diagnosis following a bear attack that injured a man in Carbon County explains the aggression, officials say.
Fire tears through apartments in Jim Thorpe
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