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Sanpete County schools temporarily initiate secure protocol due to nearby bear

By KSL · Originally published August 24, 2026 · 1 min read
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Utah News spotted this story published August 24, 2026 at KSL. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

A statement from the North Sanpete School District said officials were looking for a "possible mama bear" near Mt. After the Department of Natural Resources determined the baby bear was alone, the school district said students would be safe to travel home as normal.

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