SPARTA TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police have reported an 81-year-old woman was attacked and injured, her dog killed by a black bear attack while taking out her garbage Monday evening. Police said that shortly after 3 7:00 p.m., police officers responded to the Echo Drive home on the report of a black bear attack. The woman reported two bears eating out of her garbage cans and as her English Springer ran towards them, one bear swatted at the dog while the other one ran off. Police reported the woman suffered injuries to her head and leg, consistent with bites and scratches. … Continue reading New Jersey black bear hunt debate rekindled after woman attacked, dog killed