Black bear that chased and attacked Poconos hiker tests positive for rabies

Wild video shows a black bear chasing and then attacking a hiker in the Poconos — with it later testing positive for rabies, according to officials.

Victim Andrew Nierer told NBC 10 that he was walking on a trail near his home in Jim Thorpe, Pa. on Sunday when he spotted the 200-pound bear.

Video obtained by the outlet shows Nierer trying to walk away — just for the animal to give chase and jump up to attack him…

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