I’m thinking that bear was extra hungry and desperate, or just sick in the head.
People traveling or camping alone were the mostly likely victims of bear attacks — almost 70 percent of the fatalities involved a single person. Only 9 percent of bear attacks occurred with more than 2 people present.
Beware the bear that stalks in silence: followed by a fast rush. Once predatory bear behavior is initiated it may persist for hours unless it is deterred. ~ Dr. Stephen Herrero , University of Calgary .
A bear broke in and raided my house. If I had been home I would have been main course.