Earlier this week,Melinda Lebarron was attacked external of her home after officials believe she went to retrieve her dog which had started running toward a black bear.
According to Fox 17 News, the Pennsylvania Game Commission now believes the bear may have had cubs with it and felt compelled to attack in order to protect its young when it noticed the dog and woman running in its direction.
A team of tracking dogs have combed the surrounding area in an attempt to find the black bear that attacked and dragged the 51-year-old more than 80 yards absent from her home. The Game Commission has also set several live traps in area near her home in case the bear returns.
Local authorities went door to door in the area following the attack to let neighbors know what had happened and to provide them with significant information on how they could support bears from coming onto their property.
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Source: inquisitr.com