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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Erin Keller

Florida man attacked by black bear in front yard after yelling at it

  • A Florida man, Alexander Rojas, was mauled by a black bear outside his Apopka home after attempting to scare away two juvenile bears.
  • The incident occurred around 4 a.m. on August 15 when Rojas shouted at the bears, leading one to charge and attack him.
  • Rojas sustained injuries to his forearm, requiring stitches and potentially suffering nerve or tendon damage, but managed to fight off the bear.
  • He clarified that he did not harm the bears and made a rapid decision under pressure to evade them, as captured on his Ring doorbell camera.
  • The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has since placed a trap at the property, and Rojas was treated and released from a local hospital.

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