Bear Attack in Colorado | Denver News

A 60-something fisherman was attacked by a female bear near the Platte River in Jefferson County, suffering non-life-threatening leg bites before being rescued by friends. The bear, found early Saturday with a tracking dog, was euthanized per wildlife policy—weighing 50-60 pounds and without cubs. This marks Colorado’s third bear attack this week and sixth of the year, driven by hyperphagia and drought-induced food scarcity. Officials urge residents to secure trash, store food properly, make noise outdoors, and never run if encountering a bear—stand your ground and fight back aggressively. 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/53c1b3d5421c92b6