October 22, 2016
From KDVR.com
For the Accidents page – CO
SOUTH PARK, Colo. — A man suffered minor injuries after being attacked by a black bear near Red Hill in South Park on Friday night, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said.
The man, who was scouting for a hunting trip, was walking near a stream when he encountered a bear. The bear attacked and knocked him to the ground.
The man suffered minor injuries to his hands, legs and abdomen.
Paramedics treated the man for his injuries.
Northeast Regional manager Mark Leslie said “This looks like a chance encounter where the bear was likely startled.”