Bear Cub Electrocuted After Rummaging Through a Garbage Can

We hate sharing this news with you, but unfortunately, things like this can happen when wildlife and people coexist. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Southeast Region shared a tweet involving a bear cub on Tuesday morning. Sadly, the bear cub has died.

The incident happened in Manitou Springs when a bear cub dug through a garbage bin and got startled. The bear cub raced up a nearby power pole when it got scared and was electrocuted and ultimately died.

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife say that the garbage can was the factor in the bear's demise as it was not locked. No information was given as to the age of the bear cub or where exactly the incident occurred in Manitou Springs.

LIving With Bears in Colorado

Colorado Parks and Wildlife want you to be protected from bears as well as protecting bears from getting into your home. Some helpful tips for those that live in areas where bears are present include:

Never feed a bear

Secure your trash

windows and doors

Use bird feeders only in the winter

Feed pets indoors

Lock vehicles and keep food in the trunk

Clean grills after use

Never keep food in tents

For more information on living with bears, you can visit Colorado Parks and Wildlife.