{"id":120037,"date":"2014-05-22T22:35:47","date_gmt":"2014-05-23T04:35:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/treed-bear-returned-to-wild\/"},"modified":"2014-05-22T22:35:47","modified_gmt":"2014-05-23T04:35:47","slug":"treed-bear-returned-to-wild","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/treed-bear-returned-to-wild\/","title":{"rendered":"Treed bear returned to wild"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image naviga-inline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imengine.public.prod.dur.navigacloud.com\/?uuid=ac20988d-35c2-4730-baba-508c52eeeaec&amp;function=cover&amp;type=preview&amp;source=false&amp;width=2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imengine.public.prod.dur.navigacloud.com\/?uuid=ac20988d-35c2-4730-baba-508c52eeeaec&amp;function=cover&amp;type=preview&amp;source=false&amp;width=800 800w, https:\/\/imengine.public.prod.dur.navigacloud.com\/?uuid=ac20988d-35c2-4730-baba-508c52eeeaec&amp;function=cover&amp;type=preview&amp;source=false&amp;width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/imengine.public.prod.dur.navigacloud.com\/?uuid=ac20988d-35c2-4730-baba-508c52eeeaec&amp;function=cover&amp;type=preview&amp;source=false&amp;width=1800 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 2000px\" width=\"1389\" height=\"1164\" alt=\"The bear falls toward waiting law enforcement and fire workers.\" class=\"naviga-image\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption><span class=\"caption\">The bear falls toward waiting law enforcement and fire workers.<\/span><span class=\"credit\">Felix Monteagudo\/For The Cortez Journal<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With the help of local law enforcement officials and members of the Cortez Fire Department, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials sedated the animal, which eventually tumbled from the tree.<\/p>\n<p>Soon after, the bear was loaded into a transport vehicle, tagged and released 50 miles north of Cortez.<\/p>\n<p>According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife Spokesman Joe Lewandowski, the bear was a large male and weighed approximately 350 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is unusual that a bear would be in Cortez, but it\u2019s certainly not unheard of,\u201d said Lewandowski. \u201cOnce or twice a year, we get a report of a bear in the area.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In light of that fact, Lewandowski advised local residents to take special care to secure garbage, food and take birdfeeders inside.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis time of year, bears are out wandering around,\u201d said Lewandowski. \u201cWe want people to pay attention to what they are doing around town and in rural subdivisions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the event that a bear is spotted in town or near a subdivision, residents are advised to contact local law enforcement officials or the Colorado Parks and Wildlife.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-scoreboard\">\n<h4 class=\"scoreboard-title\">Bear safety tips<\/h4>\n<p>Keep garbage in a well-secured location and keep garbage cans clean and odor free<br>\n                Avoid leaving pet food outdoors<br>\n                Bring bird feeders inside during the summer<br>\n                Secure compost piles<br>\n                Allow grills to burn for a couple of minutes after cooking to burn off grease and odor<br>\n                Clean up thoroughly after picnics in the yard or on a deck<br>\n                Keep garage doors closed<br>\n                Keep bottom floor windows closed when not at home<br>\n                Keep doors locked, especially if your home has doors that a bear could push open<br>\n                Do not keep food in your car<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>bear falls toward waiting law enforcement and fire workers.Felix Monteagudo\/For The Cortez Journal With the help of local law enforcement officials and members of the Cortez Fire Department, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials sedated the animal, which eventually tumbled from the tree. 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