Sleeping teen and camper wounded as Colorado bear attacks reach record high
Summary
In Colorado, black bear attacks on people have reached a record high, with 10 incidents reported this year. Bears, struggling to find natural food due to drought, have been coming into campsites and homes, causing injuries to a camper and a teenage girl.Key Facts
- A woman was bitten by a black bear at a campground in southwest Colorado and treated for a puncture wound.
- Two days later, a black bear entered a teen’s bedroom through a cracked window and scratched her stomach.
- Officials say the bear bite was likely caused by surprise, not aggression.
- So far in 2024, Colorado has seen 10 bear attacks on people, a record number.
- Drought has reduced food like berries and insects that bears normally eat.
- Bears need about 20,000 calories a day to prepare for hibernation and are searching for new food sources in human areas.
- Similar bear attacks are increasing across the U.S., including a fatal attack in New Mexico in August.
- Wildlife officials advise people to secure trash and lock windows, doors, garages, and vehicles to avoid bear encounters.
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