Bear activity is entering peak season in our area. This year seems to be more eventful than usual for bears in southern Colorado but the animals are now entering their most active season. 

As fall approaches, bears eat and drink almost constantly to add weight for winter hibernation. This often leads to more potentially dangerous bear-human contact, and an increase in bears rummaging through trash dumpsters. 

In Aspen last week, a 400-pound bear attacked a human, biting a restaurant manager as he tried to scare the animal away from an open dumpster.  It was the third bear attack in Aspen this year. 

In Colorado Springs, a hiking area was temporarily closed after a threat posed by an aggressive bear. 

On social media overnight, Salida residents reported a bear in the downtown area. 

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Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.

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