Officer Says Chasing Bear Deep Into Denver ‘Really Cool To Be A Part Of’

DENVER (CBS4) – A juvenile bear was removed from the heart of Denver Monday night. Officers located the animal near Interstate 25 and South Colorado Boulevard in an alley off of Jewell Avenue.
Neighbors said it was climbing fences and eventually got tired. The bear was tranquilized and then picked up by the Division of Wildlife.
“I saw a commotion outdoors, and the neighbors said the bear was in the neighborhood, in my backyard!” said Russ Dale.
“Police officer was tellin