Bears Near Schools in Colorado | Denver News

Bears are invading Colorado schoolyards—eight sightings in just two weeks near seven different schools, a shocking spike from last year’s zero. With over 6,000 statewide sightings this year, drought and wildfires have starved bears, forcing them into human spaces. Students report eerie encounters, describing the experience as strange rather than scary. Officials urge calm: back away slowly, make noise, and give bears space—especially at dawn and dusk. This unexpected wildlife crisis underscores how environmental stress can ripple into daily life, turning classrooms into wildlife watchpoints. 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/6159f5a739bd7ed6