BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A person was injured in a bear attack in northern Buncombe County and taken to the hospital Tuesday evening, officials confirmed.
According to an early-morning social media post by the Reems Creek Fire Department, crews arrived on the scene at approximately 9 p.m. Tuesday in an area where the department said it provides fire protection services through a contract with the Asheville Fire Department. Buncombe County Emergency Services also responded, the fire department said in the post.
“Crews arrived on scene used the apparatus siren in an attempt to scare away any bears in the area. No bears were seen by firefighters upon arrival, and crews were able to safely access the residence,” the post said…