Just a few thoughts on that tragic story about the bear attack in Utah county...

First... our hearts go out to the family of victim.  What a tragedy.  It's a good reminder to all of us.  As we head outdoors and enjoy all the natural beauty that is Utah... we have to remember, it is the outdoors... as in wildernesss... as in wild animals out and about.  There are risks involved.  Whether you're hiking a trail in red rock county or as in this case, camping with your family in the mountains... we need to take the time to educate ourselves about what it means to be out in nature.  Talk as a family about ways to stay safe... and still have a good time.  Hopefully, we won't have any more tragedies like this one.

Second... I just want to give kudos to our Good Morning Utah reporter, Dan Salmon.  (We call him "Fish"... among other things.)

He was the only morning news reporter on the scene of the bear attack.  We in the tv news business pride ourselves on being first with a breaking news story... but that's not what I'm talking about.  Fish was there with the details on a story that could happen to any of us and he really brought it home.  He didn't hype it... he just talked to a spokesman from the DWR... pointed to a message board flyer warning of bears in the area and gave us the facts.  He also kept the story moving along with updates as the morning progressed.  Simple and effective.

I think people who watch tv news in the morning appreciate that.  Way to go, Fish!

Until next time...

MM