Colorado Bear Attacks Surge | Colorado Springs News

A Colorado fisherman narrowly escaped a brutal bear attack Friday night near the Platte River forks, suffering serious leg injuries after a 50- to 60-pound female bear ambushed him. This marks the state’s sixth reported bear attack in 2024 — a record-breaking year fueled by historic droughts forcing bears into hyperphagia, a frantic calorie-gorging phase that makes them more aggressive and unpredictable. The bear was euthanized early Saturday morning after being tracked down, with officials conducting a necropsy to gather intel. With multiple attacks surfacing in quick succession, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is urging everyone to practice “bear smart” habits: travel in groups, secure trash, carry bear spray, back away slowly if you spot one, and fight back hard if attacked — especially with black bears. 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/ffb622c4e2a29ab8