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Rare black bear attack in Washington injures hiker
Washington state wildlife officials are searching for a black bear that attacked a group of teenage hikers after they accidentally spooked the bear and her cubs.
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What happenedWashington state wildlife officials are searching for a black bear that attacked a group of teenage hikers after they accidentally spooked the bear and her cubs.
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Rare black bear attack in Washington injures hiker
Washington state wildlife officials are searching for a black bear that attacked a group of teenage hikers after they accidentally spooked the bear and her cubs.
Rare black bear attack in Washington injures hiker
Washington state wildlife officials are searching for a black bear that attacked a group of teenage hikers after they accidentally spooked the bear and her cubs.
Rare black bear attack in Washington injures hiker
Washington state wildlife officials are searching for a black bear that attacked a group of teenage hikers after they accidentally spooked the bear and her cubs.
Rare black bear attack in Washington injures hiker
Washington state wildlife officials are searching for a black bear that attacked a group of teenage hikers after they accidentally spooked the bear and her cubs.
Rare black bear attack in Washington injures hiker
Washington state wildlife officials are searching for a black bear that attacked a group of teenage hikers after they accidentally spooked the bear and her cubs.
Rare black bear attack in Washington injures hiker
Washington state wildlife officials are searching for a black bear that attacked a group of teenage hikers after they accidentally spooked the bear and her cubs.
