2 bears killed after Arizona campground attacks

Published June 25, 2012 5:57pm ET



PAYSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona authorities have killed two bears in the Tonto National Forest after three attacks on three people since May 31 in the Payson area.

State Game and Fish Department officials say two packs of hound dogs picked up the scents Sunday night of two bears near the Ponderosa Campground, the site of the recent attacks.

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