A New York detective was attacked by a small black bear over the weekend.
Bear
William Orange was in his garage when the animal growled and grabbed at his shirt, and he took a swing with his forearm before making a run for it.
A statement from the Cornwall Police Department given to PEOPLE magazine revealed the bear wandered into his garage through an open door, slicing his stomach in the attack and leaving him with four deep wounds.
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's Law Enforcement and Wildlife Divisions are said to be following up the incident, and police have set up a trap.
The statement continued: ''Although bear attacks are extremely rare in New York, residents are reminded to remove food sources for wild animals whenever possible and if trash is stored in a garage or outbuilding doors should be kept closed whenever possible.''