Tucson, Arizona, resident Steven Jackson was mauled to death by a black bear in a random, unprovoked attack on his property, police say. A neighbor eventually shot the animal dead.
A black bear was spotted swimming next to people on a sunny day at a crowded beach in Destin, Florida, on June 11. Footage taken by Chris Barron shows the bear running out of the ocean right next to beachgoers. See the shocking scene!in an unprovoked, random attack on his property Friday morning, authorities said.
After hearing Jackson's screams, neighbors attempting to deter the bear by shouting and honking their car horns, but the animal did not relent. After hearing Jackson's screams, neighbors attempting to deter the bear by shouting and honking their car horns, but the animal did not relent. "Our sincere sympathies go out to Mr. Jackson’s family" Sheriff David Rhodes said in a statement."I cannot express how deeply sad this situation is and can only say our prayers are with you."
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