Bear breaks into 8 vehicles in single night in Colorado
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is reminding residents to keep their vehicle doors and windows locked and to remove all attractants following a string of vehicle break-ins.
A black bear broke into eight vehicles overnight in the mountain town of Estes Park, which is located on the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park. The hungry bear went from car to car in search of finding some food, according to officials. All of the vehicles were unlocked at the time.
In @TownofEstesPark, Wildlife Officer Rylands observed 8 vehicles overnight that a bear got into. ALL 8 vehicles were UNLOCKED.
While not all of the vehicles had food or attractants, some bears go from car to car just to see if they’re unlocked, then hope to find food. pic.twitter.com/DzDnmPMQ1o
— CPW NE Region (@CPW_NE) August 8, 2021
A report from KDVR says all of the vehicles were located along the Fall River Road corridor.
“Make it a routine to lock ALL your windows and doors for both your vehicle and home,” CPW said in a tweet on Saturday. “This is for your safety and for the lives of these amazing and resourceful creatures.”
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In a similar incident, a mother bear recently destroyed the inside of a vehicle after getting trapped inside. Responding deputies were able to set the sow free as her two cubs watched from nearby.
Editor’s Note: Remember to keep car doors and windows locked while exploring black bear country! Do not leave food or any scented items such as sunscreen or food wrappers in your vehicle.
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