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September 9, 1937
The Western News
Libby, Lincoln County, Montana
What is this article about?
Miss Staphana Lynch, a former Libby resident employed at a local bank, was bitten on the arm by a bear in Yellowstone National Park while attempting to photograph it during a family motor trip. She returned home bandaged and unable to work.
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Former Libby Girl Bitten by Park Bear
Libby people will be interested in the following item from the Bonners Ferry Herald which tells of Miss Staphana Lynch being bitten by a bear in Yellowstone park. Miss Lynch was employed in Libby a number of years, in a clerical position in the First National Bank. The Herald item reads:
Mr. and Mrs. John Lynch and daughters, the Misses Loretta and Stephana, returned Saturday from a ten days motor trip east, most of the time being spent in Yellowstone national park.
While in the park Miss Stephana had a painful experience when she was attacked by a bear. In attempting to have her picture taken with the animal she got too close to Bruin. He leaped for her, grabbed her by the right arm with his teeth, inflicting a painful wound, and then ambled away.
Miss Lynch is still wearing bandages on her arm and is unable to resume her duties as cashier and bookkeeper at the K. V. Produce company's store.
Libby people will be interested in the following item from the Bonners Ferry Herald which tells of Miss Staphana Lynch being bitten by a bear in Yellowstone park. Miss Lynch was employed in Libby a number of years, in a clerical position in the First National Bank. The Herald item reads:
Mr. and Mrs. John Lynch and daughters, the Misses Loretta and Stephana, returned Saturday from a ten days motor trip east, most of the time being spent in Yellowstone national park.
While in the park Miss Stephana had a painful experience when she was attacked by a bear. In attempting to have her picture taken with the animal she got too close to Bruin. He leaped for her, grabbed her by the right arm with his teeth, inflicting a painful wound, and then ambled away.
Miss Lynch is still wearing bandages on her arm and is unable to resume her duties as cashier and bookkeeper at the K. V. Produce company's store.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Bear Attack
Yellowstone Park
Staphana Lynch
Family Trip
Wildlife Encounter
What entities or persons were involved?
Staphana Lynch
John Lynch
Loretta Lynch
Where did it happen?
Yellowstone National Park
Story Details
Key Persons
Staphana Lynch
John Lynch
Loretta Lynch
Location
Yellowstone National Park
Story Details
During a family motor trip to Yellowstone National Park, Miss Staphana Lynch was bitten on the arm by a bear while trying to take a photo with it. The bear grabbed her arm and then left, leaving her with a painful wound requiring bandages.