Four bears died the same mid-August day in Summit County, all victims of coming into town for an easy meal, Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife district wildlife manager Shannon Schwab said.
A sow and her three cubs had come to town along Highway 6, and she was hit and killed. Frightened and looking for safety, two of her cubs climbed a powerline pole and were electrocuted. The final cub was trapped and will be released into the wild this spring.
That same day, a bear was hit by a car along Interstate 70 by the Frisco Main Street exit.
Bears have been mostly absent from towns this spring and summer because of the wet weather and plenty of food supply.
It’s right about now that bears’ brains switch modes. They become active day and night, feeding for up to 20 hours per day to fatten up for winter. The frenzy lasts until late October or early November. And though there’s food available in the wild, they’re looking for an easier meal.
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