A 60-year-old man was found dead this week at an Arkansas campground in what officials believe was a rare fatal bear attack, according to the Newton County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Glenn Wheeler said the man's death has been officially ruled an "animal mauling" by the Arkansas State Crime Lab, with the manner of death deemed accidental. While investigators strongly suspect a bear was responsible, DNA testing is being conducted to confirm the species. "This confirms our suspicions, and I appreciate the quick work of the Medical Examiner in getting us and the family preliminary answers," Wheeler said in a statement. "I also understand their desire to confirm the species of animal via DNA just to cover all our bases." Deputies were called to Sam's Throne Campground, near the town of Mt. Jude

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