ASPEN, Colo. — A man was attacked by a bear inside his home Friday morning, Colorado wildlife officials said.
A bear swiped his paw at the man causing cuts around his neck and head around 1:30 a.m., KDVR reported.
CPW wildlife officers on scene of bear attack in Aspen area. Occurred about 1:30 a.m. inside home in the Castle Creek area. Victim transported to hospital with severe swipe injuries to face and neck. Search for bear underway. pic.twitter.com/u5tSsQF3cr
— CPW NW Region (@CPW_NW) July 10, 2020
The man, who has not been identified, was taken to a hospital for surgery. He is in stable condition and his injuries are non-life-threatening.
The bear left the area, and a search using tracking dogs is being conducted to find it.
The bear is believed to be the same one that has been seen in the neighborhood in recent days, and could also be the same bear that has been seen getting into trash in the area for several years. Past attempts to trap and move the bear have been unsuccessful.
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