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Bear Chases Boy into Family Dollar, Shocking Encounter

11/19/2025

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A black bear chased 11-year-old Cole Frazee into a Family Dollar in Markleysburg, Pennsylvania.
Surveillance footage shows the bear leaping over the counter after Frazee and the cashier escaped.
The bear roamed the store for about 10 minutes before leaving.
Frazee described the event as "definitely a crazy experience" while noting relief.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission warns bears are actively searching for food, increasing encounters.

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Story summary

A black bear chased 11-year-old Cole Frazee into a Family Dollar in Markleysburg, Pennsylvania.
Surveillance footage shows the bear leaping over the counter after Frazee and the cashier escaped.
The bear roamed the store for about 10 minutes before leaving.
Frazee described the event as "definitely a crazy experience" while noting relief.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission warns bears are actively searching for food, increasing encounters.