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Parched summer in the Rockies sends hungry bears into urban areas and confrontations with people

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A severe summer drought in the Rocky Mountains has forced black bears into urban environments in Colorado Springs, Colorado, leading to increased interactions with residents. The scarcity of natural food sources has driven the animals to seek sustenance in populated areas, resulting in unusual nocturnal encounters.

One documented incident involved a resident, Patrick Sullivan, who discovered a black bear had opened his car door and was repeatedly honking the horn during the early morning hours. This event highlights the growing trend of human-wildlife confrontations as environmental conditions continue to push bears toward residential neighborhoods in search of food.

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