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Frightful 20 Minute Bear Attack in Upper Michigan
Arthur Le Gault, 70, pulpwood cutter from Engadine, fought a female black bear for about 20 minutes yesterday near Tahquamenon area. He sustained severe claw wounds to back and face and was treated at Tahquamenon General Hospital Newberry. He used a jackknife to drive the bear off after the animal allegedly approached cubs. He walked a mile home after losing his truck keys. his wife took him to the hospital. Two hunters noted the bear had two cubs and linked the attack to possible proximity to the cubs.
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Arnold Norman
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