Bear Attack in Colorado | Colorado Springs News

A Colorado fisherman in his sixties was viciously attacked by a surprise bear while out on the water near Denver — the sixth bear incident this year. Witnesses saw the 50-60 pound bear knock him down and bite his legs before friends scared it off. Wildlife officials had warned just days earlier that bear sightings are surging due to drought, forcing bears to venture closer to humans in search of food. With natural resources dwindling, these animals are becoming bolder and more aggressive — especially during their critical feeding season. The bear was later euthanized after being tracked down, confirmed not to be a mother with cubs. Experts urge everyone to stay vigilant: make noise, keep distance, and secure all food and trash to avoid attracting bears into populated areas. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7dcf22071f29c123