Colorado Bear Attack Sparks Safety Alert | Denver News

A Colorado fisherman in his 60s was attacked by a female bear near the North Fork trail Friday night, sustaining leg injuries before friends scared off the animal — marking Colorado’s sixth bear attack this year. Officials report nearly double the sightings and conflicts compared to last year, with 2026 on track to be a record. The bear, weighing 50–60 pounds and found without cubs, was euthanized the next day. Experts urge outdoor safety: don’t feed bears, secure trash, back away slowly if you see one, and fight back hard if attacked. As human-wildlife overlap grows, responsible coexistence is more critical than ever. 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/100a73bfb2cebbdb