Black bear attacks on humans are rare but often begin as scuffles with dogs, experts say - ABC News

Predatory attacks on humans by black bears are extremely rare, but experts are providing an explanation as to how some of them may start.
The dog may run to its owner for protection as the bear follows close behind.
A Minnesota woman out searching for her barking dogs in the Canadian woods was attacked and killed by a black bear over the weekend.

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