A security guard was attacked by a bear inside a Colorado resort kitchen on Monday night, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW).
The incident happened at the St. Regis Aspen Resort in Aspen, Colorado. The security guard was investigating reports of a bear in the area when he encountered the animal in the kitchen. The bear attacked the guard, scratching his back and knocking him to the ground.
“While in the kitchen, the security guard surprised the bear as he was going around a corner into another area of the kitchen,” Colorado Parks and Wildlife said in a press release on Tuesday. “The bear attacked the guard, swiping at him and knocking him down to the ground.”
The guard was able to escape and call 911. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment and released early Tuesday.
“This incident serves as an unfortunate reminder that bears are still active as they prepare for hibernation,” Colorado Parks and Wildlife said. “While it is common for people to see bears and other wildlife inside Aspen town limits, it is everyone’s responsibility to give wildlife space and remember the importance of being ‘bear aware’ at all times.”
According to the release, officers found the bear but were unable to safely tranquilize and capture it.
