A black bear was killed by wildlife officers after it entered a cabin through an open door and seriously injured a 15-year-old boy. The boy was hospitalized with facial and hand injuries but is expected to make a full recovery. slow A photo of the boy shared on Facebook by his mother, Carol Hawkins, shows blood on his nose and cheek and cuts on his right arm.

Hawkins wrote that she was at her parents' cabin in Alpine, Arizona on Thursday night when a bear came into the house and attacked her son, Brigham, who was watching TV alone. The boy screamed and got the attention of his brother Parker, who managed to shoo the bear away. The bear left the house and entered again a second time. It was then that he attacked Brigham's arm.

Wildlife officers were able to quickly find and kill the bear, which was about three years old. Officers are supposed to examine the bear's body and test it for disease.

The incident is the 16th bear attack in Arizona since 1990, two of which have been fatal. According to officials, black bears are predatory animals and should always be considered unpredictable and dangerous.

If you encounter a bear, do not run away. Instead, back off slowly and make yourself look as big as possible.

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