The Pennsylvania Sport Fee confirmed that the black bear that attacked a person over the weekend in Jim Thorpe examined optimistic for rabies.
The incident occurred on Sunday, Jan. 19, as Jim Thorpe resident Andrew Neirer was strolling to the shop on a path close to his home.
Whereas Neirer was in the course of the trail, he noticed the bear. He instructed WBRE-TV, an NBC affiliate, that he tried to stroll away, however the bear got here in direction of him. A neighbor — who noticed the assault — sprung into motion, grabbed a gun and shot and killed the bear.
A spokesperson for the Sport Fee stated black bears, beneath regular circumstances, are usually not aggressive towards folks. Whereas rabies in bears is uncommon, and a case rising in a given space is normally remoted, rabies poses a danger to all mammals.
Neirer shared that he was doing okay after the assault and believed the animal was simply on the lookout for meals.
Officers stated anybody who observes wildlife appearing abnormally ought to report it to the Pennsylvania Sport Fee at 1-833-PGC-WILD.
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