WATCH: Young bear takes rough tumble from Denver tree after wildlife officers tranquilize it

Wildlife officers in Denver tranquilized a young black bear that was in a tree, leading to a rough but safe landing as they caught it. The approximately 1.5-year-old male bear, weighing about 100 pounds, was relocated to a better habitat. This incident occurs amid an increase in bear activity in Colorado, which officials attribute to drought conditions and a lack of natural food sources driving bears into neighborhoods.

• Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) tranquilized a young black bear in a Denver tree for relocation.
• The bear experienced a rough tumble but was unharmed and secured by officers.
• The bear was identified as a 1.5-year-old male weighing around 100 pounds.
• Increased bear activity in Colorado is linked to drought and dwindling food sources.
• CPW reported a significant rise in bear sightings and conflicts compared to the previous year.
• Drought conditions are pushing bears into neighborhoods in search of food.
• Officials advise residents to secure trash, remove bird feeders, and lock vehicles and homes.
• Recent bear activity includes a mother and cub wandering into a Denver neighborhood.
• Bears become more active as they prepare for winter and build fat reserves.