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Black bear attacks in Barron County aren’t common

69-year-old woman severely injured in black bear attack in Wisconsin's Barron County

The woman was severely injured but able to call 911 and was taken to a hospital. No black bear attack fatalities have been recorded in state history.

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Black bear attacks in Barron County aren’t common, but encountering them is

According to the Wisconsin DNR, there are 1 or 2 black bear attacks in the state each year. Comstock, Wisconsin, in Barron County, just recently saw a woman go to the

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Wisconsin DNR investigating after woman attacked by black bear in Barron County

Incidents of black bears attacking or killing humans are very rare but do occur both in Wisconsin and across the country.

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UPDATE: Black bear showed 'sustained series of aggressive behavior' in Barron County attack, DNR says

A 69-year-old woman was attacked by a black bear outside of her rural home in the town of Comstock Saturday in Barron County.

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Black bear attacks in Barron County aren’t common, encountering them is

Black bear attacks in Barron County aren’t common, encountering them is ...

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Gov. Evers appoints Jodi Kummet for Barron County Sheriff

Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Jodi Kummet as the new Barron County Sheriff, effective July 28, 2025. Kummet will take over ...

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Summer Days well spent at Barron County Fair

Summertime in Barron County is always chockful of opportunities to attend fun festivals and events. July promises fun for the whole family at the Barron County Fair. Attendees will experience ...

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