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Woman Sprays Bear to Protect Dogs in Montana

A woman in Montana used bear spray to defend her home and dogs from a large bear attack.

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A woman in Montana was filmed by a doorbell camera confronting a large bear in her backyard. [1] Chelli Thorburn told CNN that the attack was terrifying but her main concern was protecting her dogs. [2] Thorburn used bear spray to drive the large bear away from her property. [3] Montana's largest data center project is currently being developed in the Eastern House District. [4] The debate over large data center development has become a major talking point in the midterm election. [5] The incident occurred on September 2, 2026, in the state of Montana. [6]
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  1. A woman in Montana was filmed by a doorbell camera confronting a large bear in her backyard. · CNN بالعربية
  2. Chelli Thorburn told CNN that the attack was terrifying but her main concern was protecting her dogs. · CNN بالعربية
  3. Thorburn used bear spray to drive the large bear away from her property. · CNN بالعربية
  4. Montana's largest data center project is currently being developed in the Eastern House District. · keysnews.com
  5. The debate over large data center development has become a major talking point in the midterm election. · keysnews.com
  6. The incident occurred on September 2, 2026, in the state of Montana. · CNN بالعربية
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