"A woman walking her dog on the 700 block of Oakglade Drive was approached by the bear at 9:20 a.m. It "kind of charged" the woman, said Lt. Kevin Oberon, before swiping the back of her knee. She was treated for non-life-threatening and non-serious injuries."
"California is home to roughly 60,000 black bears, the highest population estimate for anywhere in the contiguous U.S., but attacks are rare. In the areas surrounding the San Gabriel Mountains, bear sightings are especially frequent."
"Some experts contend the 2025 Eaton fire in nearby Altadena worsened the situation, driving bears whose habitat was charred into neighborhoods to seek food and water. Residents living near these communities are urged to ensure food and trash bins are not left out, as the animals are highly food-motivated."
A woman walking her dog in Monrovia was approached and swiped by an adult black bear on Saturday morning, sustaining minor injuries to her knee. The bear charged the woman on Oakglade Drive at 9:20 a.m. before making contact with its claw. Police described the incident as unusual, with the officer noting it was the first bear-human swipe he'd encountered in 23 years. California hosts approximately 60,000 black bears, the highest population in the contiguous U.S., though attacks remain rare. The 2025 Eaton fire in nearby Altadena may have displaced bears into residential areas seeking food and water. Authorities recommend residents secure trash and food sources to deter wildlife.
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