COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—A small bear wandered into a Colorado Springs home and was shot and killed by the homeowner.
The incident happened Friday night when the 100-pound bear pushed its way through a heavy door into the house and started growling. The unnamed homeowner shot the bear four times with a Colt .45 revolver as it made its way to a staircase.
The resident called authorities after the bear died. Wildlife officials say the bear’s hide will be used for educational purposes and that the shooting was justified.
Last week, a bear climbed through a window of a home in Cheyenne Canyon to grab steaks sitting on the counter. The homeowners found the bear and called authorities, who tranquilized the bear and relocated it 100 miles away.
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Information from: The Gazette,
