# Hero Dog Saves Boy From Black Bear

> Connecticut dog Bella rescued 6-year-old Colton from black bear attack.
- Title: Hero Dog Saves Boy From Black Bear · Woman's World | Shortify
- Summary: Connecticut dog Bella rescued 6-year-old Colton from black bear attack. Bella, an 11-year-old husky mix, tackled a black bear in driveway to save 6-year-old…
- Keywords: breaking, bella, colton tazzara, jeff tazzara, tara tazzara, cason tazzara, connecticut, black bear, husky mix, family cookout, security camera, Hero
- Source: Woman's World — https://womansworld.com/life/relationships/hero-dog-saves-boy-from-black-bear-attack-in-connecticut-yard
- Author: Bill Holton
- Published: 2026-09-27T18:00:16+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, bella, colton tazzara, jeff tazzara, tara tazzara, cason tazzara, connecticut, black bear, husky mix, family cookout, security camera
## Bella the Hero
An 11-year-old husky mix named bella saved a 6-year-old boy.
## The Family
Colton, 6, played with nerf gun while parents packed for cookout.
## Bella Watches
Bella kept eye on boys, barking if they wandered near street.
## Bear Approaches
Black bear emerged from woods, lumbering toward colton.
## Bella Saves
Bella tackled bear, clamping down on haunch to save colton.
## Aftermath
Bear backed away, leaving family safe with bella on colton's bed.
## Key takeaway

Bella, an 11-year-old husky mix, tackled a black bear in driveway to save 6-year-old Colton Tazzara.