A black bear struck by an arrow recently mauled a Southern California hunter who approached the wounded animal to get a closer look, a report said. The San Francisco Chronicle reported this week that the unidentified hunter suffered serious injuries during the mauling Aug. 24 in the San Bernardino Mountains. The Los Angeles Times reported that the hunter suffered injuries to his upper torso and face. Bow-and-arrow hunting in Southern California is legal from now until early September or until 1,700 bears are killed. An animal expert told the Times that black bear attacks are extremely rare.

Source: Fox News August 30, 2018 03:52 UTC