A Missouri man was discovered lifeless from a probable bear assault this week, simply two days after he despatched images to his household of a bear at his campsite in Arkansas, in line with officers.
Police discovered the 60-year-old man’s physique a number of hundred yards from his campsite close to Mt. Judea, Arkansas, on Thursday. The world confirmed indicators of a battle and had drag marks away from the camp.
The person’s son had requested for a welfare test as a result of his dad hadn’t touched base with him for a few days since sending the images.
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His physique has “extensive” accidents “consistent with those expected from a large carnivore attack,” the Newton County Sheriff’s Division stated in a launch.
Search efforts have been nonetheless underway on Saturday to search out the bear, which gave the impression to be a younger male, in line with the images despatched by the person. Officers stated they weren’t certain the bear within the images was the one which attacked.
A Missouri man was discovered lifeless from a probable bear assault simply two days after he despatched images to his household of a bear (not pictured) at his campsite in Arkansas, in line with officers. (Getty Photographs)
“Until the Arkansas Crime Lab completes the autopsy, we can’t 100% say it was a bear, but everything strongly indicates it,” Sheriff Glenn Wheeler stated in an announcement. “We are attempting to find the bear and dispose of it so the Game and Fish Commission can test it for anything that may have led to the encounter.”
He added, “We know without a doubt that a bear was in camp with our victim and the injuries absolutely are consistent with a bear attack. This is a highly unusual case,” he additionally stated.
“We are very early in the investigation and search and will update as we can. If you are in the area, just be aware and use caution, especially with children. History tells us that once a bear becomes predatory, it often continues those behaviors.”
Sam’s Throne Campground has been quickly closed following the assault. (Google Maps)
The campground, generally known as Sam’s Throne, has been quickly closed to the general public whereas the seek for the bear continues. Wheeler warned folks to be vigilant whereas having fun with the outside: Hold meals away from the place you sleep, don’t strategy bears even when they’re small and carry bear spray or another solution to defend your self.
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“I don’t want this to become open season on any bear that someone may see, as most bears fear humans and run away,” Wheeler added. “But, at the same time, don’t put yourself or others in jeopardy.”
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This may be the second bear assault within the state in a month if confirmed.
A 72-year-old Arkansas man was mauled by a black bear in early September. He later died of his accidents.
A Missouri man was discovered lifeless from a probable bear assault at his campsite in Arkansas. (iStock)
Earlier than that, the final deadly bear assault in Arkansas was in 1892, in line with the Arkansas Instances.
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The bear within the first assault was beforehand euthanized.
