Idaho
Hunter kills charging grizzly near Montana-Idaho state line
MISSOULA, Mont. — Idaho authorities say a sow grizzly bear has been shot and killed by a hunter near Mule Meadows on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, not far from the Montana state line.
According to a press release from Idaho Fish and Game, the incident occurred on Saturday evening, Oct. 26, when the hunter shot the grizzly in self-defense while it was charging him as he was elk hunting.
The hunter claimed as he was hiking through thick timber, the grizzly bear came out of the brush just a few yards away and immediately charged him.
The hunter immediately reacted by shooting and killing the bear with his hunting rifle from short range.
Once the hunter was in cell range he called the Clark County Sheriff’s Office to report the incident.
U.S. Forest Service law enforcement and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game were also dispatched and responded to the call. After a thorough investigation, it was determined that the hunter acted in self defense.
Full release:
On the evening of Oct. 26, a hunter shot and killed a sow grizzly bear in self-defense while it was charging him as he was elk hunting north of Kilgore near Mule Meadows on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
The hunter was hiking through thick timber when the grizzly came out of the brush only a few yards away, charging directly toward him. The hunter used his hunting rifle to shoot the bear, killing it at a very short distance and before it was able to make contact.
The hunter called the Clark County Sheriff’s Office to report the incident immediately after returning to cell coverage to report the incident. Forest Service Law Enforcement and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game were dispatched and responded to the call. After conducting a thorough investigation, it was determined that the hunter acted in self defense during a surprise encounter with the bear from a very close distance.
Grizzly bears are protected under State and Federal law, and Fish and Game reminds hunters that grizzly bears may be encountered in the Greater Yellowstone area and north Idaho, and they occasionally visit as far south as the Grangeville area and the Salmon area in central Idaho.
Here are some good reminders when hunting in grizzly country:
Carry bear spray and keep it accessible.
Hunt with partners and make each other aware of plans.
Look for grizzly bear sign, including fresh tracks. Let partners know if you do see sign.
Retrieve meat as quickly as possible.
Hang meat, food, and garbage at least 200 yards from camp and at least 10 feet off the ground.
When not actively hunting, make noise, especially around creeks and thick vegetation. Most attacks occur by inadvertently surprising a bear at close range.
We’re lucky to live in a place as safe as the Treasure Valley. Despite our growth, one of the things that makes our area so special is the way that we look out for one another–for our neighbors! That’s a principle that seems to have held on as Boise has boomed.
Despite low crime rates, there seems to always be one incident or so that makes us scratch our heads.
A recent string of fraud incidents in the Treasure Valley area is one of those.
Nampa Police initially warned the public of this because cases of fraud began to ‘mushroom’. Then, it took an interesting turn–people that HAD their credit cards were being ‘taken to the bank’, so to speak.
In a statement originally released on April 30th by the Nampa Police Department, officials advised the following:
We are not sure how the suspects are gaining access to the victim’s credit cards. There is a growing fraud scheme, “ghost tapping”, that scammers are using to access victims’ credit cards. This is possibly occurring in these instances. “Ghost tapping” uses stolen credit card details in Apple Pay or Google Pay, then remotely relays the tap signal over the internet to a ‘mule’ at a store, allowing them to make high-value purchases that appear completely legitimate. (We’ll share more information on ghost tapping in a later public service announcement that will also suggest ways to protect yourself.) The app used by these criminals obscures the actual credit card number, making it harder for investigators to link a victim to a particular crime. Keep in mind that victims still have their physical credit cards while suspects use the stolen card information to make purchases, which also affects how victims are alerted. So far, local investigators have not been able to identify a common theme among the victims (e.g., a specific bank, a website they visited, a gas pump they used, etc.) in the fraud cases we are investigating.
The investigation spans far and wide.
Authorities say that some suspects are in custody, others are being contacted, and others are still at large.
Now, a week later, the police are back to reaching out to the public–this time, urging people to check their bank accounts.
Nampa Police say that they have caught onto a pattern– there are fraudulent charges at Albertson’s to purchase gift cards, at Costco to purchase Apple products, and at Best Buy, also for Apple products.
Check those bank statements!
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The USDA has issued a public health alert for various meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated dairy that may have been contaminated with salmonella. The recall was originally issued on April 30th, but the contaminated product list could continue to grow as more products are identified.
The Food Safety and Inspection arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the public health alert and there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of the products listed below, consumers are still advised to dispose of the items or return them to the place of purchase. Great Value and Pork King Good products sold at Idaho Walmart stores are included in the alert and recall.
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As of right now, the food list includes pork rinds, breakfast pizzas, and chicken bacon ranch pizzas. The list could grow and the USDA advises consumers to check the list frequently. We will also update the list here when possible. The contaminated products carry a variety of ‘Best By’ and ‘Produced On’ dates, so check the lists carefully to make sure you don’t consume a contaminated product.
The nationwide brands to look for are Mama Cozzi’s from Aldi stores, Pork King Good, and Great Value at Walmart Stores.
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You can also look through these label photos to see if you have the product in your freezer.
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If you feel sick and have consumed a contaminated product, the USDA advise you to contact your health care provider.
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