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VIDEO: Update on Friday morning deadly bear attack near Prescott, Arizona

The 66-year-old man and the bear are both deceased

Officials say a 66-year-old man was sitting at his campsite where he had been building a cabin when the attack occurred.

By: abc15.com staff

Posted at 1:26 PM, Jun 16, 2023

and last updated 2023-06-16 16:30:39-04

YAVAPAI COUNTY, AZ — Yavapai County officials have provided an update after a 66-year-old man died Friday morning after being attacked by a bear.

The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office says the incident occurred near Groom Creek in Prescott.

Officials say the bear was "unprovoked" at the time of the attack.

Watch the full update from officials in the video player above.