Bear killed after attack by Arizona Game and Fish Department officials

A three-year-old black bear was killed Thursday night after attacking a teenager in Alpine, according to the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD).

The 15-year-old boy suffered injuries to his face and arm and was treated at a local hospital, authorities said.

A Facebook post by Carol Edington Hawkins showed photos of her son after the bear attack.

“We feel so blessed and thankful to our Heavenly Father today,” the Facebook post said. “Yesterday a bear came into my parent’s cabin in Alpine and attacked Brigham while he was watching TV alone. Parker heard Brigham’s screams and was able to lure the bear away from him, and Shane was able to get to Brigham. So many miracles worked together to protect Brigham.”

The post further thanked first responders from Alpine, Arizona Game and Fish, the hospital and others for their help.

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“We are also grateful for all the prayers that have been said for Brigham,” Hawkins said in her post. “Not many kids can say they have fought a bear fight and won.”

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