A black bear that was recently spotted roaming across metro Denver was successfully captured near an Aurora home and relocated to a more suitable habitat, as reported by the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday.
The bear had been seen in Lone Tree and in the backyard of a residence in Arapahoe County before being sighted near the 27500 block of East Elmhurst Place on Saturday, according to sheriff’s officials.
Responding to the situation, police, fire crews, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials worked together to tranquilize the bear with a dart.
A video shared by the sheriff’s office captured the bear wandering near an Aurora home before being safely transported to a new habitat by a CPW official.
A black bear that was found wandering in the 5800 block of S. Genoa Ct. on May 31 has been captured. Sheriff deputies responded to that call and found the bear in the backyard of a home. Then, later that day, a resident who lives in the 27500 block of E. Elmhurst Pl. in Aurora… pic.twitter.com/WqtDIlWL76
— Arapahoe Sheriff (@ArapahoeSO) June 3, 2025
It is important for residents to take precautions to avoid conflicts with bears, such as securing trash and keeping it out of reach, as advised by state officials.
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