Bear Trapped in Car, Dies from Heat | Denver News

A Colorado Springs black bear got trapped inside an unlocked car, died from heat after days stuck inside — a grim reminder that bears are smart enough to open doors and are increasingly venturing into human spaces as drought shrinks their natural food supply. Wildlife officials urge everyone to lock cars, close windows, remove attractants like food or trash, and know how to react if they encounter a bear — don’t run, stand your ground, and fight back if attacked. Human-wildlife conflict is rising, and safety depends on simple precautions. 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/9e7e2e007acff09f