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Connecticut dog protects child from bear

Entities: Budapest Police · Csepel · Bella · Jeff Tazzara · Torrington, Connecticut

Overview

Security‑camera footage from Torrington, Connecticut captured the family’s husky‑mix dog, Bella, leaping between a 6‑year‑old boy, Colton Tazara, and a black bear that charged into the driveway on July 4, 2024. Bella bit the bear’s tail, chased it away, and allowed the child to escape unharmed. Colton’s father, Jeffrey Tazara, described Bella’s bark as “ferocious, nothing like her usual sounds.”

The video went viral, prompting local officials to honor Bella on July 17. State Senator Stephen Harding presented a legislative citation and a celebratory steak, while the owners rewarded her with a T‑bone. Bella emerged unharmed.

Experts used the incident to stress bear‑encounter safety—staying calm, keeping children close, and recognizing that a well‑trained pet can sometimes deter wildlife. The story continues to illustrate the protective bond between pets and families and has remained a touchstone in discussions of human‑wildlife interactions in suburban New England.

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Husky Bella Saves 6-Year-Old Boy from Bear in Connecticut

    A husky named Bella rescued a 6‑year‑old from a bear in Torrington, Connecticut, earning online acclaim for its bravery.

  2. 11 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Dog Bella Saves 6‑Year‑Old Boy From Bear Attack in Connecticut

    A husky‑mix dog named Bella drove off a black bear that charged a 6‑year‑old boy in Torrington, Connecticut on July 4, earning a citation and praise from state officials after the viral video.

  3. 24 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Connecticut Husky Saves Child from Charging Black Bear

    A husky in Torrington, Connecticut intervened to protect a child from a charging black bear, prompting the family to reward the dog with a T‑bone steak.

Sources

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