In New Mexico, a bear broke into a house and killed a 67-year-old man
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- In New Mexico, a bear entered the house and mauled 67-year-old Benjamin Galon, who had difficulty moving after a stroke and the loss of his wife.
- The stepson discovered the animal, hid and called for help.
- The relatives returned, scared off the bear and found the man without signs of life.
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Why It Matters
Benjamin Galona recently lost his wife and suffered a stroke, which required him to use a wheelchair or walker. He lived in Crystal, New Mexico.
In the US state of New Mexico, a bear broke into a house and tore a man to pieces. People writes about this.
The attack occurred on the afternoon of August 20 in the village of Crystal. Benjamin Galona, 67, was at home while his stepson Casey went to the post office. An elderly man recently lost his wife and suffered a stroke. Due to health problems, he moved in a wheelchair or with the help of a walker.
When Casey returned, he noticed that the door to the house was slightly open. Inside, the young man discovered a bear and immediately hid in his room. He called the police and relatives. Soon Galona's sister and niece arrived. They started honking and scared the bear away. In the house they found Galon without signs of life. The bear seriously injured the man and it was no longer possible to save him.
The predator was later tracked down and eliminated by police officers. Relatives suspect that Galona mistakenly let the predator in. He probably heard some noise at the door, thought that his stepson had returned, and opened it.
Open Questions
- How exactly did the bear get into the house?
- Have there been previous cases of bear attacks on people in this area?
- Have measures been taken to prevent similar incidents in the future?
