The woman was severely injured but able to call 911 and was taken to a hospital. No black bear attack fatalities have been recorded in state history.

The woman, identified by the DNR as Karen Frye, reported the attack that happened near the town of Comstock in Barron County around 2 p.m. She was able to call 911 and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Frye was eventually transferred to Regions Hospital in St. Paul.