Coverage dated October 2, 2026

Two people attacked by bears at a Salmon home, says sheriff’s office

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SALMON — Two people were reportedly attacked by multiple bears in a neighborhood in Salmon on Friday morning. According to a Facebook post from the Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office, two people were attacked by multiple bears while on the porch of a home in the Sunset Heights neighborhood.

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  1. Local News 8

    Dangerous bear attacks two in Salmon neighborhood (opens Local News 8)

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    Authorities in Lemhi County are searching for a dangerous sow and two cubs after a bear attack left two people injured in the Sunset Heights neighborhood of Salmon early Friday morning.

  2. East Idaho News

    Two people attacked by bears at a Salmon home, says sheriff’s office (opens East Idaho News)

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    SALMON — Two people were reportedly attacked by multiple bears in a neighborhood in Salmon on Friday morning. According to a Facebook post from the Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office, two people were attacked by multiple bears while on the porch of a home in the Sunset Heights neighborhood.

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