Bear tranquilized, brought down safely after climbing tree on Colorado State University campus

Bear tranquilized, brought down safely after climbing tree on Colorado State University campus

A bear wandered onto the Colorado State University campus in Fort Collins and was removed without injury by wildlife officials.

Jon Holsten

Authorities initially warned students and faculty to avoid the north end of The Oval on the northeastern side of campus. That's because the bear was in a tree that's close to Ammons Hall. 

Jon Holsten

Wildlife officers tranquilized the bear and lowered it to the ground using a rope. Some students who were gathered nearby cheered and clapped when the bear was brought down safely.

AT 10:30 a.m., CSUPD and the Division of Wildlife had safely removed the bear without injury from the tree. CSUPD has...

Posted by Colorado State University Police and Safety on Friday, September 16, 2022
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