Bears in Towns: What You Need to Know | Denver News

Bears are invading Denver neighborhoods—like Platt Park—after a snowy winter’s absence left them hungry, sparking over 6,000 sightings statewide. Officials urge residents to treat their towns like bear country: secure trash, lock food, and ditch bird feeders. Recent incidents—from a fisherman attacked to a car shredded in Garfield County—show bears are actively seeking snacks near humans. Simple precautions can keep everyone safe while helping bears return to the wild without conflict. 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/ac82978410b47201