Sep 17, 2007 11:52 am US/Eastern
Black Bear Bites Boy Scout's Bum
WHITE HAVEN, Pa. (CBS) ―
A Boy Scout was attacked by a black bear while camping in a Pennsylvania state park over the weekend, reports CBS station KYW-TV in Philadelphia.
The attack happened Saturday evening 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, Pa.
According to Hickory Run State 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 Boy Scout suffered three puncture wounds to his bum. 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' snacks 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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