https://denvergazette.com/outthereco...13186b02d.html

According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, a sheepherder was attacked and severely injured by a black bear in the Weminuche Wilderness, about 23 miles northeast of Durango.

The sheepherder fired a .30-30 rifle at the bear, with the bear then attacking him. The man sustained bite wounds on his head, as well as wounds on his left hand and arm, his left hip, and his back.

The victim received initial treatment at the scene and was ultimately flown to Grand Junction for surgery.

The suspect bear was located and killed via gunshot at about 10:53 p.m.

Once the bear was recovered, it was determined that it was a roughly-8-year-old male, weighing 250 pounds.


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