Grafton, New Hampshire woman attacked by bear

Bear attracted by smell of pot roast

GRAFTON, N.H. - A woman was attacked by a bear in Grafton, after it was apparently attracted by the smell of food cooking, said authorities.

The bear lashed out at Tracey Colburn just as the 46-year-old opened her door to let her dog out at about 10 p.m. Saturday. Colburn was cooking a pot roast.

Colburn fell to the ground as the bear swiped at her, and her dog attacked the bear in its owner's defense, said officials.

A neighbor drove Colburn to the fire station. She was then taken to the hospital with cuts to her arms, said authorities.

Conservation Officer Tom Dakai said the black bear likely would be euthanized because it showed aggression toward a human.

The Grafton Fire Department said the bear was female and had two cubs.

The dog wasn't harmed. Colburn was back at her home Sunday.

New Hampshire Fish and Game is investigating the attack.


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