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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The family of a Franklin County man attacked by a bear earlier this month says he has died.
Vernon Patton, a 72-year-old Arkansas man, has died after being severely injured in an attack by a juvenile black bear earlier this month, state officials and family have confirmed.
As a bear charged full speed across a clearing at him, Kelly Krpata knew he had only a few seconds to think. His mind went to ...