August 13, 2015 - Frank Milazzo, Mariposa County Game Warden says a Midpines man was attacked by a bear in Mariposa County around 4:00 A.M. Thursday Morning, August 13, 2015. Midpines resident Larry Yepez, 66, fought off the bear who was rummaging in garbage. Mr. Yepez was released from the hospital and is currently back at his home.