Bear involved in backyard attack will be euthanized if found
Sarah Dietl talks with a reporter after the attack. Screenshot from WNYT-TV13
WINHALL - State wildlife officials are in the process of trying to locate a bear that attacked a woman in Winhall last week. If found, the bear will be euthanized.
The attack happened on Wednesday, November 2. Sarah Dietl, 43, was attacked by a sow in the yard of her condo, which is in a complex near Stratton Mountain Resort. Directly before the attack, she had let her dog, a Shih Tzu, out in the yard.
Support local journalism. Access to our full website, including e-edition archives, starts at only $2.
Click here to learn more about subscription options.
Are you a current online subscriber? Click to login.
If you have a print subscription, you can now add online access at no additional charge. Just email us with your name and mailing address to set it up.
Thank you for supporting community journalism and The Deerfield Valley News.
