Accidental shooting is far more common in America than bear attacks.

Two brothers from Oregon were killed by a bear in an attack on them.

Josephine County Sheriff's Office received an emergency call from Sunny Valley just before 7:15 AM reporting a shooting.

According to the caller, he claimed he had seen a bear on their land and grabbed a gun. However, he accidentally shot his brother while loading it.

Deputies arrived to find a dead male who had apparently been shot in the head.

They searched the remainder of the house and found another man who was also suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. This time, it was self-inflicted.

Sheriff Dave Daniel released a statement saying that "based upon the investigation, we believe the caller took his life after calling 911 to report the accident shooting".

"The case remains under investigation and will be referred to the Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office."

The bear was not mentioned in the report.

The most common bear in North America, the black bear, is not uncommon to be seen in Oregon. According to the Department of Fish and Wildlife of Oregon, there are between 25,000 and 35,000 of them.

Although attacks on humans can happen, black bears don't usually attack people. They will only attack if they are threatened, cornered, or when their young cubs are nearby.

They are omnivores, and will eat small mammals, amphibians, and insects where they can. However, they also eat berries, fruits, grasses, and plants.

Americans are more likely to be injured by an accidental shooting than bear attacks. In the US, there were three fatal bear attacks last year. However, 500 people are killed each year by unintentional shootings.

Get help if you or someone you care about is suffering from depression, or has thoughts of taking their own lives or harming themselves. For those in distress, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1 800 273-8255) offers confidential, 24/7 support.

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Title: Oregon Man Spooked by Bear Takes His Own Life After Accidentally Shooting Brother Dead, Police Say
Sourced From: toofab.com/2022/02/10/oregon-man-spooked-by-bear-takes-own-life-after-accidentally-shooting-brother-dead-police-say/
Published Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2022 23:46:25 +0000

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