Woman, 69, Attacked By Black Bear In Western Wisconsin

CBS Minnesota

July 14, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is investigating after officials say a black bear attacked a 69-year-old woman Saturday afternoon.

The woman reported the attack that happened near the town of Comstock in Barron County around 2 p.m. She was able to call 911 and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Her condition remains unknown.

Local DNR wardens and U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services staff responded to the incident and began searching for the bear. At the time, they found a cub in a tree. DNR officials say the bear that attacked may have been the cub's mother, but it is unknown why the attack occurred.

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