Bear Attack in Jefferson County | Colorado Springs News

A senior angler was attacked by a young female bear in Jefferson County after fishing—no catch, but a bite to the legs. Friends scared off the bear, and he was rushed to the hospital. CPW and USDA K-9 teams tracked down the bear the next morning and euthanized her; she wasn’t nursing cubs, and a necropsy is planned. This marks Colorado’s sixth bear attack this year, fueled by drought-driven hunger—bears are now consuming up to 20,000 calories daily. Officials urge everyone to stay alert: travel with others, keep eyes open, secure food/trash, and leash pets. For full safety tips, visit Colorado Parks and Wildlife. 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/093c650c33e73e53