Bear Euthanized After Attacking 7-Year-Old Boy in Westchester Backyard

A bear cub attacked a 7-year-old boy playing in his backyard in Westchester County, New York.
The boy suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized.
Police officers killed the bear on the scene due to the continuing threat it posed.
The bear will be tested for rabies by the state's Department of Environmental Conservation.
Bear sightings in the county have been increasing, prompting warnings to residents.