Wildlife officers call off search for bear that attacked man in New Castle
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers have called off the search for a bear that attacked a man in New Castle in his own backyard. The attack happened about 1 a.m. on Sunday in the town located west of Glenwood Springs in Garfield County.
Wildlife experts say that bears are searching for high-calorie foods before hibernation. That increases the chance of human interactions.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife said the man heard noises outside and when he investigated, the bear knocked him down. The man fired his gun a few times and the bear ran off. He's not sure if he struck the bear.
The man had minor injuries to his chest, arms and hands.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife agents searched for the bear for two days.
