Man killed in bear attack while camping in Arizona, US
A bear attacked and killed a man at a campsite in central Arizona, US on Friday, authorities said.
The victim, 66-year-old Steven Jackson of Tucson, was at his campsite when he became entangled with the animal around 8am, the Yavapai County Sheriff's office said.
Neighbours tried to help by making noises. But the bear was able to drag the victim several metres in the campsite about 160km north of Phoenix.
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A neighbour then shot and killed the bear, the Sheriff's Office told AZFamily.com.
Sheriff's officials say there is no threat to the public.
However, they are reminding people it is illegal to shoot or hunt a bear unless there is an immediate threat.
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