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Bear attacks person in Winhall in 2nd Vermont bear attack in less than 3 months
https://vtdigger.org/2022/11/03/bear-attacks-person-in-stratton-in-2nd-vermont-bear-attack-in-less-than-3-months/Bear attacks person in Winhall in 2nd Vermont bear attack in less than 3 months
By Emma Cotton
Nov 3 2022
Abear attacked a woman in Winhall on Wednesday, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department.
While bear attacks are extremely rare in Vermont — only four others have been documented in the state’s recent history — Wednesday’s incident marks the second attack this year.
Sarah Dietl, 43, is recovering at home after sustaining injuries that were not life-threatening.
Dietl let her dog outside at her condominium complex Wednesday evening, and the dog chased a bear cub up a tree, according to a release issued by the department.
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By Emma Cotton
Nov 3 2022
Abear attacked a woman in Winhall on Wednesday, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department.
While bear attacks are extremely rare in Vermont — only four others have been documented in the state’s recent history — Wednesday’s incident marks the second attack this year.
Sarah Dietl, 43, is recovering at home after sustaining injuries that were not life-threatening.
Dietl let her dog outside at her condominium complex Wednesday evening, and the dog chased a bear cub up a tree, according to a release issued by the department.
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