The attack in the city of Medford involved a bear estimated to weigh 150 to 200 pounds, which 'rushed' and attacked the woman.
In general, bears will try to avoid people. But when they do attack humans, they are capable of causingThe attack in Medford involved a bear estimated to weigh 150 to 200 pounds. According to police, the animal"rushed" and attacked her while she was in her backyard.
During the attack, the bear caused injuries to the woman's left arm and left leg. But at one point, the owner's dog intervened in an attempt to protect her. The pet was also attacked, but together, the woman and the dog eventually managed to chase the bear away. Police responded to the incident shortly before 9 p.m. on Monday.
As the bear fled, it was hit by a vehicle, likely sustaining injuries, police said. Officers and state troopers from the Department of Fish & Wildlife conducted an"extensive search" of the area for the bear, but it was not found. Several members of the public reported sightings of a bear in the area over the course of that night.
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