Fatal bear attack a first in California history

A woman found dead in her home was initially thought to have died before the animal's arrival.

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When police entered Patrice Miller's home in November to conduct a welfare check, they initially thought the bear had found her after she died.

However, a recent autopsy report confirmed that it was the bear that killed Miller.

“The coroner’s report confirmed that, ultimately, the bear caused the woman’s death," the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said.

Police from the Sierra County Sheriff's office said the bear was not in Miller's home when they discovered her body on 8 November.

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