Bear Euthanized After Killing Man in Arizona Attack
'We have had no other reports that would indicate that the public is in danger,' authorities said in a statement
A man was killed in a bear attack at the Groom Creek area of Prescott, Arizona, authorities have confirmed.
According to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, the fatal attack unfolded Friday morning.
Deputies and state Game and Fish officials responded to the scene to investigate.
It was unclear what precipitated the attack, but authorities did kill the bear involved in the attack.
"We can confirm that there is one person deceased and that the bear has been killed," reads a statement from police.
"We have had no other reports that would indicate that the public is in danger," it added.
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The statement also warns area residents to not shoot any bears unless there is an immediate threat.
"It is against the law to shoot any bear unless there is a threat to your safety or the safety of others," the statement reads.
The victim's name and age was not released by press time.
The statement provided no details on the type of bear that was involved in the attack.
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