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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maroosha Muzaffar

Marathon runner reveals how he survived black bear attack that shattered his arm

An ultra marathon runner savagely attacked by a bear in the woods has spoken out about how he survived his terrifying near-death experience.

Billy Halloran has had metal plates inserted in his arm after it was bitten by a powerful black bear, lost a chunk of bone in his hip and had three surgeries following the assault earlier this month.

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