Sep 18, 2007 12:17 am US/Eastern
Pennsylvania Boy Scout Attacked By Black Bear
WHITE HAVEN, Pa. (CBS 3) ―
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This is a file image of a black bear -- similar to the bear that attacked a boy scout camping in the Hickory Run State Park.
Utah Division Of Wildlife Resources
A boy scout was attacked by a black bear while camping in the Hickory Run State Park over the weekend.
The attack happened at about 9:30 p.m. Saturday while the 12-year-old boy was in his tent in an organized camping area of the park located in the western foothills of the Pocono Mountains in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
According to park manager David Madl, the boy was attacked while he was inside in his tent.
Madl said the bear bit into the tent, puncturing the boy's buttocks.
The unidentified scout suffered three puncture wounds to his bottom. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment and will have to undergo rabies vaccination.
Madl said they believe the bear was after the campers Snickers bars, Reese's peanut butter cups and cereal.
Hickory Run State Park has an active bear community and stresses the importance of keeping campsites food free. Food should always be locked in cars to avoid run-ins with bears Madl said.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is investigating.
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