46-Year-Old Man Suffers Minor Injuries in Suspected Black Bear Attack in Michigan

By Vanessa Torres

Michigan -(Ammoland.com)- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced today that a 46-year-old man was injured Thursday evening in a suspected black bear attack in Greenwood Township, Clare County.

The man was treated for minor injuries at a local hospital and released.

At approximately 7:30 p.m., the man was alone in a ground blind, hunting for porcupine. The man said a black bear came from behind, knocked him over and attacked him. Using his hunting knife, the man stabbed the bear, which scared it off. The bear is thought to be injured.

The DNR was informed about 45 minutes later. Sgt. Jon Wood spoke with the individual and advised him to seek medical attention. The DNR’s Law Enforcement Division is continuing to investigate the incident.

The DNR is placing a bear trap in the area. The DNR is asking the public to be mindful of the department’s efforts to capture the bear. If a bear is sighted in the area of Greenwood Township where the incident occurred, please contact the DNR’s Report All Poaching (RAP) Hotline, 800-292-7800.

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Source:: AmmoLand