Experts: Injured dogs may have been attacked by bear

ROBERTSVILLE, Mo. (AP) -- Experts believe a black bear may be responsible for a series of attacks on dogs in eastern Missouri.

Three dogs have been apparently attacked recently in Franklin County. One dog's injuries were so bad it had to be euthanized.

The veterinarian who treated the dogs believes a black bear is responsible. Several residents of the area have recently reported citings of a black bear.

The Missouri Department of Conservation warns that bears, while rare in eastern Missouri, are drawn to food sources such as trash bins. Over time, they can also lose their fear of humans.

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Information from: KMOV-TV, http://www.kmov.com