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Officials with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will host a bear safety meeting in Index on Friday evening, after a woman was attacked by a bear near her home in rural Snohomish County.
Friday's meeting starts at 5 p.m. at the Old Fire Hall at 511 Avenue A in Index.
Police officials will address recent bear activity, prevention and intervention tips during bear sightings, and community concerns, according to WDFW.
On Sunday, a woman was attacked by a bear while walking her leashed dog near her home on Index Galena Road near Highway 2.
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