Dachshund saves family from black bear.

Dachshund named "Rocky" saves family from black bear.

In central Pennsylvania, it seems with any passing year man and black bears cross paths more often from Spring to the end of autumn as growth and habitat mesh together. This past Sunday, a family left their minature dachshund, named "Rocky" outside to what was perceived as deer in the woods next to their development. However, the sound was not of deer in the woods, but a mother black bear and her two cubs. This is the scenerio where most black bears are likely to attack. "Rocky" met his end, but in all likelyhood may have saved a family that included two young boys from a future attack.

Wildlife officials are planning on trapping the bears and moving them.

Dachshunds for the size and build are probably one of the brightest and mostly loyal of a hound breed. Having a dachshund for a family pet for most of my life only proves their loyalty once again. "Rocky" you are hero.

Read the newpaper account here and television here.