63 people were killed in 59 black bear attacks between 1900 and 2009 . The bears are known to be aggressive towards humans, but the number of fatal incidents has increased dramatically over recent years. I just thought I was going to die ' Alaska hunter mauled by bear survives 36 hours in wilderness . The bear in the attack was put down .
63 people were killed in 59 black bear attacks between 1900 and 2009 . The bears are known to be aggressive towards humans, but the number of fatal incidents has increased dramatically over recent years. The bear in the attack was put down .