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Wisconsin woman's 911 call reveals terrifying bear attack outside her rural home
A 69-year-old woman from Barron County, Wisconsin, showed remarkable composure during a 911 call after being attacked by a bear outside her rural home.
UPDATE: woman in stable condition after black bear attack in northwest Wisconsin
PM -- 69-year-old Karen Frye is in stable condition after she was attacked outside at her rural home in Comstock. The DNR is still
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.
Woman attacked by bear outside Wisconsin home in stable condition
Authorities in Barron County are still trying to catch the female black bear, which may have acted defensively over a cub.
Black bear attack leaves Wisconsin woman seriously injured, DNR says
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is investigating after officials say a black bear attacked a 69-year-old woman Saturday afternoon.
Woman attacked by bear calls 911
A woman managed to remain calm while calling 911 after being attacked by a bear. Advertisement. About Our Ads; Advertisement
Authorities ID woman critically injured in Wisconsin bear attack
A woman critically injured in a black bear attack in western Wisconsin over the weekend has been identified as 69-year-old Karen Frye, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The Star Tribune reports Frye was listed in critical condition at Regions Hospital as of Monday afternoon.
New video shows aftermath of a Wisconsin bear attack
Newly obtained dash and body camera footage from police in Cumberland, Wisconsin, shows an officer responding to a residence after a 69-yaer-old woman was mauled by a black bear on July 12, 2025.
What should you do if you encounter a black bear? Wisconsin DNR has advice
Bears are most common in the northern part of the state but have been seen farther south, including in Jefferson and Waukesha counties last year.Get daily updates on the Packers during the season.
Condition update for woman hospitalized after severely injured by black bear in Wisconsin
A woman who was attacked and severely injured by a black bear over the weekend outside her western Wisconsin home had her ...
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DNR continuing investigation of Barron County Black Bear attack
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is continuing its investigation into a black bear attack that occurred the afternoon of Saturday, July 12 in Barron County.
Austin Daily Herald4d
Authorities continue search for bear that seriously wounded woman in NW Wisconsin
By Mark Zdechlik Wildlife officials continue to search for a black bear that seriously injured a woman outside her home in ...
Wausau Pilot & Review3d
DNR continues investigation of black bear attack
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources continues its investigation into a black bear attack that occurred the ...
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel4d
Elevating Sports Medicine in Rural Colorado: Dr. Justin Grant and Dr. Karen Frye Lead Patient-Centered Care at CAO
At Colorado Advanced Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, and Spine (CAO) in Meeker, Colorado, excellence in rural sports medicine is not just a goal—it’s the standard. Fellowship-trained providers Dr.
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DNR investigating black bear attack in Barron County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is continuing its investigation after Karen Frye, a 69-year-old woman, ...