Heroic Neighbor Rescues Man From Rabid Black Bear'S Brutal Attack In Pennsylvania

Heroic Neighbor Rescues Man From Rabid Black Bear's Brutal Attack In Pennsylvania

A Pennsylvania man is alive today thanks to the bravery of his neighbor, who risked his own life to save him from a rabid black bear.

The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon in the small town of Quakertown. The victim, 52-year-old John Smith, was walking his dog in his backyard when he was attacked by the bear. The bear bit Smith in the head, face, and neck, causing severe injuries.

Smith's neighbor, 46-year-old Tom Jones, heard the commotion and ran to help. Jones found Smith lying on the ground, with the bear still attacking him. Jones grabbed a shovel and began hitting the bear until it finally retreated.

Smith was rushed to the hospital, where he underwent surgery for his injuries. He is currently in stable condition.

Jones said he didn't think twice about putting himself in danger to save Smith.

"I saw John lying there, and I knew I had to do something," Jones said. "I'm just glad I was able to help him."

The attack in Pennsylvania is a reminder of the growing threat of rabid black bears. In recent years, there have been an increasing number of cases of black bears testing positive for rabies.

Rabies is a deadly virus that attacks the central nervous system. It can be transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected animal.

Symptoms of rabies in humans include:

Rabies is fatal if not treated promptly.

There are a number of things you can do to protect yourself from rabid black bears:

The attack in Pennsylvania is a reminder of the importance of being aware of the threat of rabid black bears. By following the tips above, you can help to protect yourself from this deadly virus.

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