MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — On Wednesday, the Manitou Springs Police Department (MSPD) received an interesting call for service- a bear trapped in a car.
The police and fire department responded to local residents who said that a bear had become trapped inside their car, and while no one was hurt, the car certainly was.
Police say that the car sustained significant damage as the bear tried to free itself.
MSPD reminds residents that bears are strong and unpredictable, especially when there's food involved or when they feel threatened.
Wednesday's incident is also a good reminder that bears are very smart and have a strong sense of smell - estimated to be more than 2,100 times stronger than a person's. Even small remnants of food or drinks can attract a bear.
Bears are common in Colorado, but it's important to remember that there are steps residents can take to reduce the chances that they stumble into your yard, and in this case, your car:
- Remove all food, drinks, trash, coolers, pet food, and scented items from your car
- Lock all doors and close all windows
- Never intentionally feed wildlife or leave food where bears can access them
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