Public recreation in popular Waterton Canyon was shut down Friday after a bear chased a bicyclist.
No one was injured in the encounter.
Still, Denver Water and Colorado Parks and Wildlife decided collectively to close the canyon to the public as a safety precaution.
“With the and high volume of visitors to the canyon, the decision to close Waterton Canyon was made to reduce the likelihood of a negative encounter from occurring,” said Melanie Kaknes, district wildlife manager, in a media release.
Wildlife officials said two sows, each with twin cubs, and other bears are currently foraging in the canyon.
The canyon, in the foothills southwest of Denver, is closed to public indefinitely.
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