Pine Bush Dog Recovering After Near-Fatal Bear Attack

Dog Bite Pine Bush New York in Pine Bush, New York: A bear attacked a dog named Cayman in Pine Bush, New York on June 11, 2026, while owner Lauren Maresca was outside with him. Cayman instinctively stepped in to protect Lauren from the charging bear and suffered devastating injuries, requiring emergency surgery with a long recovery ahead. The owner believes the bear was a mother bear triggered by the dog's barking.