Black Bear Bites Tent, Man’s Ear

Food and garbage abandoned at a campsite in Mineral County likely attracted a black bear that bit a Washington man on the head early Monday, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Rob Holmes, of Ellensburg, Wash., required 21 stitches on his earlobe after the bear bit him through his tent around 4:30 a.m., as he and a friend slept up Little Joe Road just southwest of St. Regis. Holmes’ injuries were not life-threatening, and he and his friend had left for home by Monday afternoon. After the bear bit Holmes, the man screamed. He then grabbed a flashlight and tried to follow it before driving to a Missoula hospital/ Jamie Kelly , Missoulian. More here . (Illustration: AP File Photo)

Question: Do you tent-camp in bear country?