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Colorado logs 7 bear attacks amid bear surge

9/4/2026

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Colorado Parks Alerts

Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokesperson Kara Van Hoose reported a summer surge in black bear attacks.
Seven attacks were recorded by Aug. 27, including an injury to an 80-year-old woman in Estes Park.
Over 7,000 bear reports were logged by Aug. 28, more than double the previous year’s total.
Officials relocated 92 bears, including one from Colorado State University.
The Negligently Luring Bears law, effective mid-August, raised third-offense fines to $5,000.

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Colorado Parks Alerts

Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokesperson Kara Van Hoose reported a summer surge in black bear attacks.
Seven attacks were recorded by Aug. 27, including an injury to an 80-year-old woman in Estes Park.
Over 7,000 bear reports were logged by Aug. 28, more than double the previous year’s total.
Officials relocated 92 bears, including one from Colorado State University.
The Negligently Luring Bears law, effective mid-August, raised third-offense fines to $5,000.

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