Colorado sees sixth reported bear attack of 2026 after angler injured near North Fork trail

Man survives bear attack in Colorado

It was the sixth reported bear attack in the state this year.

Bear knocks over and bites South Platte angler, is tracked down and euthanized

A bear knocked over an angler near the South Platte River and bit his legs, as 2026 drought prompts record attacks.

Fisherman attacked by bear on Colorado mountain trail

Colorado wildlife officials euthanized a bear after it attacked and injured a fisherman walking along a mountain trail in Jefferson County on Friday night.

Colorado sees sixth reported bear attack of 2026 after angler injured near North Fork trail

An angler was hospitalized after a bear attacked him near the North Fork trail parking lot in Jefferson County Friday night. CPW later found and euthanized the bear involved.