An upstate Boy Scout has quite the story to tell after he woke up to find a bear biting his leg.
12-year-old Henry Ayers was camping with Troop 1254 from Cooperstown at the Tom Jones Shelter.
According to Scout leader Diana Nicols, the bear grabbed the scout's lower leg through a sleeping bag while it was rummaging for food.The Scouts were all comfortable finishing the hiking and climbing trip as planned. State wildlife officials closed the shelter area after the attack. They later found the bear and euthanized it because of its encounter with humans.
Harriman State Park, located in Rockland and Orange counties, is the second-largest park in the state parks system, with 31 lakes and reservoirs, 200 miles of hiking trails, two beaches, two public camping areas, group camps, streams, scenic roads, and scores of wildlife species. Bears are common in the park.
Park Police warn to never leave food, coolers, or backpacks unattended or accessible, especially while sleeping. They also warn to not sleep in the same area where campers cook or eat food.
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