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Bear Attack Prompts Urgent Safety Warning in NC

8/4/2025

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Following a bear attack in Buncombe County that left a man injured, the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission is urging residents to prioritize bear safety. The bear, acting in self-defense, remains at large. To prevent dangerous encounters, officials stress the importance of securing food outdoors. Thankfully, the injured man has been released from the hospital.

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Following a bear attack in Buncombe County that left a man injured, the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission is urging residents to prioritize bear safety. The bear, acting in self-defense, remains at large. To prevent dangerous encounters, officials stress the importance of securing food outdoors. Thankfully, the injured man has been released from the hospital.