Bear attacks and critically injures woman walking her dog in Slovenia forest

A woman was in critical condition on Wednesday after a bear attack in a forested area outside Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana, police said.

The attack on Tuesday occurred at the edge of the forest in Skofljica, some 6 miles southeast of the capital, as the woman was walking her dog, police said.

The bear retreated into the forest after the attack and police have advised local residents to stay away and be cautious.