Authorities Doubt Tennessee Man’s Animal Attack Claim

By Patriot Outdoor News

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Wildlife officials are skeptical of a Tennessee man’s story that he was attacked and injured by a large animal.

Michael Savage, 27, reports that he was attacked early on Friday by an animal with dark, coarse hair.

In an interview with local news affiliate WATE, Savage said the animal grabbed him, and in a tussle with the creature, he was able to stab it multiple times with a knife, but sustained injuries that required 132 stitches.

Officials with the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) responded by issuing a bear warning and installing a trap in the area, but were unable to confirm the attack was caused by a bear.

After conducting an investigation, the TWRA said there is zero evidence that Savage was attacked by a wild animal.

“If he were able to stab it, there should be blood, there should be hair, there should be a blood trail,” said Matt Cameron, an official with the TWRA.

“There are no defensive wounds on him. There’s no bite marks; they’re all lacerations. People that have been attacked by a bear will have bite marks on them, on their arms, their hands, on their back, and he just doesn’t have that.”

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Source:: Patriot Outdoor News