A Man Shot & Killed 2 Bear Cubs; Now Mama Bear Is In a Standoff with Officials

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GOLDEN, Colorado — (Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office) — Jeffco Sheriff’s deputies are asking people to avoid the area of Lupine Drive in Evergreen to reduce the stress of a mother bear in a tree.

We are investigating the shooting of her two bear cubs earlier this morning.

The incident started at approximately 5:15 a.m. today when a man was awakened by a mother bear and her two cubs going through his trash. He went outside and fired two rubber buckshot rounds from a shotgun. During that time, his dog ran out. He said he was concerned about his dog’s safety and he fired a third round, which was a live round. The live round struck the bear cubs, killing one instantly and wounding the other. The second cub was later euthanized by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The live round also struck a nearby house.

Deputies are working with Jefferson County Schools regarding changes to today’s drop off locations near this incident and they will continue to be on scene to ensure safety all day.

With bear sightings being extremely common this time of year, we’d like to remind folks of some safety tips when it comes to bear encounters.

If you see a bear:
• Stay calm
• don’t run
• Talk in a low, loud voice
• Avoid direct eye contact
• Back away slowly

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