Bear shot dead attacking 7-year-old child at Westchester home
The child’s condition is currently unknown
A 7-year-old boy was reportedly attacked by a bear in Westchester County, New York, according to police.
The attack reportedly occurred Tuesday morning near Hickory Kingdom Road around 11 am.
First responders were told there had been a “pediatric bear attack with lacerations.” They were further warned that the “bear reportedly [was] still in the area, use caution ... scene not secure,” according to the Bedford-Katonah, NY Patch.
Police killed the bear near North Castle, according to sources speaking to ABC7.
The child has been taken to a nearby hospital, though their condition is currently unknown.
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies