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Bear Freed After Being Trapped In Storm Drain In Colorado

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBSDFW.COM) - A bear that was trapped in storm drain was freed thanks to some help from Colorado Parks and Wildlife on Thursday.

A witness told KKTV that he noticed a bear near Old Colorado City and Lower Gold Camp Road at around 4 p.m. The bear was stuck in a sewer as it was raining.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife was notified and worked to free the bear.

Bear trapped in storm drain
A bear was trapped in a storm drain in Colorado. (Courtesy: Colorado Parks and Wildlife SE Region)

After the manhole cover was removed, the bear was able to make its escape.

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