Teen sleeping in hammock attacked by bear in Great Smoky Mountains National Park; bear shot …

Two bears, one of which was a large male, were seen near the camp.

The girl was camping with her family during a two-night backpacking trip, WVLT reported.

Rangers say bear attacks are rare, but if it does happen, fight back with any object that is nearby.

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