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Dry summer drives hungry bears into urban areas in the Rockies

A dry summer is pushing hungry bears into urban areas in the Rocky Mountains. The reports indicate increased human-wildlife encounters and associated public-safety risks.

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More bears entering populated areas raises the risk of encounters, property damage and possible injuries.

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  1. Dry summer in Rockies sends hungry bears into urban areas ↗kmbc.com · Recorded source date: Sep 10, 2026, 8:02 PM UTC
  2. Dry summer in Rockies sends hungry bears into urban areas ↗koat.com · Recorded source date: Sep 10, 2026, 8:02 PM UTC
  3. Dry summer in Rockies sends hungry bears into urban areas ↗wdsu.com · Recorded source date: Sep 10, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC

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