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Bear attack injures man in Eagle-Vail laundry room

8/19/2026

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Bear Attacks Man

A black bear attacked a man exiting a laundry room at an Eagle-Vail complex, injuring his arm.
He was driven to a hospital where doctors treated and released him.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers set a trap and searched for the sow and cubs, believing a male bear kept them away.
CPW said drought-related food shortages have doubled bear sightings and conflicts, with incidents at Colorado State University.

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Colorado Bans Feeding

Colorado law makes intentional feeding of bears a criminal offense, CPW emphasized after the Eagle-Vail attack.
CPW warned that habituated bears may be declared a public safety threat.
CPW said such bears could be euthanized.
CPW cautioned that bears have good memories and will return to sites where they find food.
Record-high bear reports this year have spurred stricter enforcement of anti-feeding regulations.

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Bear Attacks Man

A black bear attacked a man exiting a laundry room at an Eagle-Vail complex, injuring his arm.
He was driven to a hospital where doctors treated and released him.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers set a trap and searched for the sow and cubs, believing a male bear kept them away.
CPW said drought-related food shortages have doubled bear sightings and conflicts, with incidents at Colorado State University.

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