Bear With 2 Strikes Put Down, Cubs To Be Relocated
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BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4)- A bear known to get too close to humans has been captured and euthanized in Boulder. Her two cubs will most likely be relocated.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials first spotted the bear in August. They tagged and released her but she showed up again on Thursday in a backyard in Iris Avenue.
Bears only get two strikes in Colorado before they're euthanized.
The bears two cubs were also captured on Thursday. Wildlife officials say they're fat and healthy so there's a good chance they can be relocated without any trouble.
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