Event Brief
Bear euthanized after clawing woman, neighbors upset
Filed: Mar 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: A bear was euthanized after injuring a woman, sparking outrage among local residents in Falls Church.
WHO: Local residents and authorities
WHAT: Bear euthanization following an attack
WHEN: Mar 19, 2026 at 3:59 PM ET
WHERE: Falls Church, VA
WHY: The bear clawed a woman, leading to safety concerns
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