Florida Man Is Bitten by a Bear Cub While Saving His Dog from Attack: 'I Couldn't Let Her Die'
A Florida man said he was attacked by a black bear cub while trying to rescue his dog last month, explaining that he couldn’t tell his children that their pet was killed during the holidays.
Florida man attacked by bear cub and bitten on stomach while defending dog says he couldn't 'watch her die'
A Florida man was injured when he tried to break up a fight between a bear cub and his dog outside his home, according to news reports.
Brawl between young bear and dog ends with pet owner bitten, Florida officials say
A fight between a dog and a bear led to a man being injured when he dared to intervene on behalf of his beloved pooch, according to investigators in Florida. It happened after dark Dec. 20 in Orange City, and the man was lucky he avoided meeting the cub’s mother, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
Florida man bitten by bear while trying to save his Pomeranian mix dog
Right off 14th Street, outside Orange City, is known for frequent bear visits. Blake Sprout's family added trash can locks to keep the large animal out of their trash and away from their property. However, on Dec. 20, the Sprouts had a close encounter with a bear.
Bear reportedly bites Florida man, attacks his dog
A Florida man was bitten by a bear after the animal got ahold of his dog last month, according to NBC affiliate WESH.
Florida man battles bear to save dog in late night drama
On December 20th in Orange City, Florida, an extraordinary event occurred, highlighting the profound bond people can share with their animals. Blake Sprout, a resident of the town near Orlando, showed that his dog Karen is far more than just a pet—she is family.
Florida man attacked by bear while trying to save his dog
A man is recovering after being attacked by a black bear cub in the front yard of a Volusia County home. Blake Sprout, the victim, was trying to break up a fight between the cub and his dog when he was bitten by the bear.
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‘Largest ever’ bear hunted in Louisiana is taken down by Army combat vet, state says
A retired combat soldier and Purple Heart recipient is credited with taking down “the largest (bear) ever harvested in Louisiana,” according to state officials.