Human-bear conflicts are on the rise due to an increase of people camping and hunting in the backwoods.
A 'surprised' bear attacked and injured a security guard inside the kitchen of a luxury resort n Aspen on Monday night, Colorado wildlife officials said Tuesday.After reports of a bear roaming the St. Regis Aspen Resort's facilities, the on-duty security guard went to investigate the kitchen, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said in a news release.
Officers were able to locate the bear, but said, 'due to public safety they were unable to safely tranquilize and capture the bear.' Investigators determined that the bear had entered the hotel 'through a series of doors near the courtyard.' Wildlife officials estimate there as many as 20,000 black bears in Colorado. Most bears in the state are active from mid-March through November, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
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