A bear cub was rescued after getting stuck in a tree on Tuesday in the area of Clear Creek.

According to the City of Golden, the bear had climbed high up a tree seeking safety after its mother was struck by a car. Wildlife officers used a tranquilizer to relax the bear so they could help it safely.

The cub, however, stayed wedged in the tree, so a firefighter climbed a ladder and carefully helped to bring it down with the use of a rope. The bear cub is now being taken care of Jefferson County Parks and Wildlife, “where it can grow strong and healthy.”

“Golden teamwork: firefighters + wildlife officers + one brave little bear = one bear-y happy ending,” reads the City of Golden’s Facebook post.

This incident serves as a good reminder that bears are beginning their hyperphagia phase, a time when they are very active. They will be searching for food and consuming up to 20,000 calories per day. Bears are curious animals and will seek out food sources like trash and bird seed if they venture into urban areas. Now is a great time to ensure potential bear attractants are out of reach.

If you encounter a bear, you should give it plenty of space and never approach it. Colorado Parks and Wildlife says you should stand still and wait for the bear to leave.

Learn more about bears and how to coexist with them here.