New Mexico man killed in rare fatal bear attack, only second in state in a century
Summary
A man was killed by a bear in Crystal, New Mexico, marking a very rare fatal bear attack in the state. Police responded quickly, shot the bear, and later found and killed it, while urging the public to avoid dangerous wildlife.Key Facts
- The attack happened on a Native American reservation in Crystal, New Mexico.
- Police received a call about the bear attack around 1 p.m. and responded with help from wildlife and criminal investigators.
- The bear was shot and later found and killed by authorities.
- This is only the second fatal bear attack in New Mexico in over 100 years, the last being in 2001.
- The 2001 attack involved a bear breaking into a woman’s home and killing her.
- In 2020, a woman was seriously injured by a bear in New Mexico but survived.
- Fatal bear attacks in North America are very rare, with people much more likely to be harmed by other humans or other causes.
- Wildlife officials advise people to stay away from bears and to report sightings to local authorities immediately.
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