A 64-year-old Maine woman punched a bear that was chasing her dog, causing the bear to bite back, state wildlife authorities said Friday.
The woman received treatment for puncture wounds to the wrist following the confrontation at 11:30 a.m. Friday, the Inland Maine Department of Fish and Wildlife said in a statement.
The dog was unharmed.
The Porter, Maine, resident confronted the black bear “head on” after it chased her dog out of nearby woods, the Wildlife Department said.
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