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'Drunk' Bear Captured Near Lyons Elementary School

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Oct 3, 2006 1:32 pm US/Mountain

'Drunk' Bear Captured Near Lyons Elementary School

LYONS, Colo. (CBS4) ― Officers from the Division of Wildlife and deputies with the Boulder County's Sheriff's Office captured a bear in Lyons Tuesday morning. The bear came close to Lyons Elementary School during the chase to get the animal out of the neighborhood.

The bear was first spotted at about 7:30 a.m. in the backyard of a home. A woman was watering her garden when she saw the animal.

The bear sighting happened as students were arriving for class at the school. They were moved into the gym as a precaution.

Deputies fired a bean bag at the bear which appeared to be woozy and wobbly as it moved away from the school. They speculated the animal was drunk from eating rotten apples in its preparation for hibernation.

The DOW officers arrived later and shot it with a tranquilizer dart.

The female bear was estimated to be between 3 and 4-years-old.

DOW officials said the bear was tagged for its first offense and will be released at a higher elevation in the mountains.

Additional Resources

Mountain lion and black bear sightings have become more frequent in Colorado. Here are some links with information on how to prevent dangerous meetings and what to do when one of these animals is confronted.

  Division Of Wildlife Lion Info | Human Encounters | Lakewood Lion Info | DOW Bear Info | Lakewood Bear Info

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