A 74-year-old man in Colorado was attacked and injured by a black bear after it entered his home with three cubs. The man tried to scare the bear away with a chair, but it turned aggressive and clawed him, causing significant wounds. Authorities arrived to find the cubs inside the house and later euthanized all four bears. The man declined hospital treatment. There have been multiple bear sightings in the area, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife is urging residents to report any encounters to prevent conflicts and attacks. They recommend securing trash, removing attractants, and scaring away bears if seen near homes. The CPW stressed the importance of proactive management to avoid these dangerous situations. They provided tips on how to prevent conflicts with bears, such as securing garbage, cleaning up food odors, and scaring off any bears that come near homes. Wildlife officials emphasize the need for public cooperation in reporting sightings and taking preventative measures to avoid dangerous encounters with bears.
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