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Wildlife Officials Searching For Bear With Bucket Stuck On Neck

Wildlife officers are searching west of Boulder for a bear with a chicken feeder stuck on its head, so they can help the animal.

Have you seen this bear? Colorado Parks and Wildlife is trying to locate the animal in order to help it.
Have you seen this bear? Colorado Parks and Wildlife is trying to locate the animal in order to help it. (Colorado Parks and Wildlife)

BOULDER, CO — Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking for the public's help with finding a bear that has a chicken feeder stuck on its head.

Wildlife officers are hoping to safely remove the bucket.

The bear was last seen in the foothills west of Boulder. The animal could be in an area between Salina and Gold Hill, according to the Daily Camera.

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Anyone who sees the bear is asked to call 303-291-7227.


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