Steamboat Springs area man injured in bear attack
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife responded late Sunday to a report of a man attacked by a bear at his home near Steamboat Springs in unincorporated Routt County.
At approximately 11 p.m. on Sunday, the homeowner noted the door to his garage, where he stored birdseed and other attractants, was open. He went to close the door and upon reaching the garage, the homeowner encountered a sow and two cubs.
As the man attempted to slowly back away from the garage, the sow attacked.
The bear caused serious injuries to the homeowner, including severe lacerations to the man’s head and legs that required surgery. The victim is in stable condition and his injuries are not considered life-threatening.