PRESCOTT, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) — The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office says they are investigating an apparent fatal bear attack in the Groom Creek area, not far from Prescott, Friday morning.
Groom Creek hosts many campsites.(Arizona Family)
Deputies say Arizona Game and Fish officials are on their way to the scene to investigate. Initial reports say one person is dead and the bear has been killed, but officers are still working to gather information about how it happened and what exactly happened in the moments leading up to the attack. At this time, authorities do not believe there is a threat to the public.
Arizona’s family has multiple teams en route to the scene. Check back for updates.
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