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Colorado sees sixth reported bear attack of 2026 after angler injured near North Fork trail

Colorado Parks and Wildlife said 6 bear attacks have been reported this year, and the injured man was later hospitalized with leg injuries.

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An angler was hospitalized after a bear attacked him near the North Fork trail parking lot in Jefferson County Friday night. CPW later found and euthanized the bear involved.

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Bear knocks over and bites South Platte angler, is tracked down and euthanized

A bear knocked over an angler near the South Platte River and bit his legs, as 2026 drought prompts record attacks.

·Colorado, United States
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Fisherman attacked by bear on Colorado mountain trail

Colorado wildlife officials euthanized a bear after it attacked and injured a fisherman walking along a mountain trail in Jefferson County on Friday night.

·Denver, United States
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Colorado sees sixth reported bear attack of 2026 after angler injured near North Fork trail

An angler was hospitalized after a bear attacked him near the North Fork trail parking lot in Jefferson County Friday night. CPW later found and euthanized the bear involved.

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KMGH broke the news on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
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