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Video Shows Dog Chasing Bear Away From 4-Year-Old Boy In CT: Report

Jake, an 8-year-old golden retriever, came to the rescue when the bear wandered through the yard and frightened the boy, WTNH reported.

SHERMAN, CT — Incredible video footage obtained by WTNH News 8 shows the moment a dog was caught on security camera chasing a black bear away from a 4-year-old boy in Sherman Saturday.

The dog, an 8-year-old golden retriever named Jake, came to the rescue when the bear wandered through the yard and frightened little Gavin, the boy's father Gregory Grant told the outlet.

Read the full report and watch the video at WTNH.

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