An elk in rut attacked a Colorado family’s pet, a Bernese mountain dog named Luke, in their backyard. The dog survived its injuries.

A man didn’t hesitate to take on a polar bear that was attacking his wife outside their home in Canada. Get the story here.

A river otter attacked a young child at a marina in Washington State. The otter managed to pull the child into and under the water.

The El Dorado Sheriff’s Office released more details about the mountain lion attack that killed one man and severely injured his brother.