WATCH: Young bear takes rough tumble from Denver tree after wildlife officers tranquilize it
Video captures a young black bear's rough tumble from a tree in Denver after Colorado Parks and Wildlife tranquilized it for relocation to better habitat.
TL;DR
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) tranquilized a young black bear in a Denver tree for relocation.
- The bear experienced a rough tumble but was unharmed and secured by officers.
- The bear was identified as a 1.5-year-old male weighing around 100 pounds.
- Increased bear activity in Colorado is linked to drought and dwindling food sources.
- CPW reported a significant rise in bear sightings and conflicts compared to the previous year.
- Drought conditions are pushing bears into neighborhoods in search of food.
- Officials advise residents to secure trash, remove bird feeders, and lock vehicles and homes.
- Recent bear activity includes a mother and cub wandering into a Denver neighborhood.
- Bears become more active as they prepare for winter and build fat reserves.