Bear attack kills French bulldog protecting California couple

A French bulldog died defending its owners during a bear attack in rural northern California, leaving the couple seriously injured.

First covered Sep 27, 2026 · 3:22 PM PT · 1 article

Bear attack kills French bulldog protecting California couple — Image via theguardian.com

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11h Guardian Environment Dog dies trying to protect northern California couple from bear attack — Couple was seriously injured after attack on 19 September and are mourning the death of their French bulldog A bear attack last weekend has left a California…

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Appeared in: 2026-09-28 (#14)

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