A bear that charged two boys in a Colorado Springs open space Wednesday was euthanized, and its cubs tranquilized, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials announced Friday.
At 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, officers responded to reports of a bear attacking two boys in a heavily wooded open space in Colorado Springs, according to a
According to the news release, when the bear was aggressive toward an officer, another officer euthanized the bear. According to the release, officers planned to capture the cubs and release them back into the mountains. “The death of the cub was a sad reminder of why CPW is reluctant to tranquilize wildlife,” Kroening said in the release. “There are many risks involved when tranquilizing wildlife.”
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bear put down after charging at 2 boys in Colorado SpringsRobert Garrison is a Colorado native who grew up in Montrose and attended Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. He is an AP award-winning journalist who joined Denver7 in August 2016 after working for several other stations across Colorado and Oklahoma over the past decade.
Read more »
Noah Roper scores three touchdowns in Colorado Mines rout of Colorado MesaMatt Schubert is the Sports Editor for The Denver Post. He is a graduate of the Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. His journalism career has spanned three time zones and four states, with previous stops in Washington, Nebraska and Indiana.
Read more »
Dormant Bitcoin (BTC) Address Springs to Life, Transfers $140 MillionPreviously dormant Bitcoin (BTC) address holding roughly $140 million sprang to life, executing transfer split across three addresses
Read more »
Hundreds of migrants still detained in poor conditions near Jacumba Hot SpringsIt’s been about a month since the Border Patrol began detaining migrants in the San Diego County desert. Aid groups say the situation is growing more dangerous by the day.
Read more »
Police find at least 115 bodies at ‘green’ funeral home under investigation in ColoradoAuthorities are investigating the Return to Nature Funeral Home outside Colorado Springs, which performs burials without embalming chemicals or metal caskets, for improper handling of remains.
Read more »
Watch: Moose enjoy festive fall dip in Colorado lake amid stunning autumn foliageIn early October near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, a heartwarming scene unfolded as a group of moose was discovered frolicking in a picturesque lake, surrounded by vibrant fall foliage.
Read more »