A couple in Mammoth Lakes, California, sustained significant injuries early Sunday morning after a black bear attacked them outside their home, according to the Mammoth Lakes Police Department. The incident occurred around 6:00 a.m. in the Old Mammoth area, the department said in a news release. Both individuals are expected to make a full recovery, per officials.
The bear involved was an approximately 17-month-old black bear weighing around 70 pounds. The couple’s dogs were also injured in the encounter, though their injuries were described as minor, and they are also expected to recover fully, officials said. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) later responded to the scene alongside local police.
