(CNN) A 72-year-old man and his dog are recovering after being attacked by a black bear in Oregon on Sunday, according to wildlife officials. During their encounter, the dog started barking and ran toward the bear, the victim told police. The bear, who the victim said had a cream-colored muzzle, knocked down his dog and went on top of him. To try and scare the bear away, the man said he waved his arms in the air and yelled at him. That's when the bear turned his attention toward the man, charging at him and knocking him to the ground, the man told police.

Source: CNN May 12, 2020 01:41 UTC