A hungry bear that broke into a Colorado home at night made a daring escape from the cops, smashing a hole in the wall to force his way out of the building
Police in Estes Park, a town at the base of the Rocky Mountains, said the bear was probably attracted by the scent of garbage.Police posted two pictures of the damage caused by the bear.But rather than risk being taken into custody, the animal decided to fight its way out.
Police suggested the bear had followed the M.O. of the 'Kool Aid Man' by bursting through the wall.Colorado is home to thousands of black bears, which frequently enter cars and homes in search of food.Read MoreThe state's Parks and Wildlife department urged residents to lock their windows and doors and make daily checks to prevent encounters.The smash and grab isn't the first time a creature in Colorado has skirted the law in search of a meal.
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