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Bear Attacks Child Near Grand Junction

The 5-year-old girl is in good condition after a black bear tried to drag her out of her yard.

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A black bear attacked a 5-year-old girl in East Orchard Mesa last weekend, attempting to drag her out of her yard. The girl’s mother scared the bear away; the girl is in good condition. Wildlife officials are tracking the black bear responsible.

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