Bear attack leaves 2 people injured outside their home in Idaho, authorities say
A young bear attacked two people on their porch near Salon, Idaho, airlifting one victim to the hospital before wildlife teams tracked three bears.
TL;DR
- Two people were injured in a bear attack outside their home in Salmon, Idaho.
- One victim was airlifted to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
- Idaho Fish and Game mobilized a response team to the scene.
- Authorities euthanized a young bear, its sibling, and believed mother.
- Recommendations for preventing bear encounters include securing food and trash, and blocking entry points.