A bear attacked and killed a man at a campsite in central Arizona on Friday, authorities said.
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The victim, 66-year-old Steven Jackson of Tucson, was at his campsite when he became entangled with the animal around 8 a.m., the Yavapai County Sheriff's office said. Jackson, of Tucson, was having coffee on a site where he was building a cabin when he was attacked by the adult male bear, according to the sheriff’s office.Get a weekly recap of the latest San Francisco Bay Area housing news.
Neighbors tried to help by making noises. But the bear was able to drag the victim several yards in the campsite in the Groom Creek area about 100 miles north of Phoenix.Sheriff's officials say there is no threat to the public. However, they are reminding people it is illegal to shoot or hunt a bear unless there is an immediate threat.
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