http://www.newsweek.com/california-man-kaleb-bentham-tackles-punches-black-bear-attacked-pet-dog-1552318 > A California man fought off a bear that attacked his dog the day before Thanksgiving, tackling the animal and punching it in the face. > Kaleb Bentham, of Grass Valley in Nevada County, had been playing with his pet pit bull "Buddy" near his home off You Bet Road on November 25 when he heard a growl and realized the dog was being targeted by a 350-pound bear, CBS 13 reported.