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Sep 8, 2026 at 5:11 AM ET
Black bear trapped in SUV highlights surge in conflicts
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Wildlife officials in the Rocky Mountain region report far more black bear trouble than usual this summer, including a bear that opened a Toyota SUV door and got trapped inside in Gold Hill, Colorado. The bear repeatedly bumped the car horn while ripping apart the interior, leaving the vehicle totaled and unfit to drive.
WHO: Black bear; Patrick Sullivan
WHAT: A black bear opened a Toyota SUV door, became trapped inside, and damaged the vehicle while repeatedly bumping the horn.
WHEN: Reported Sep 8, 2026 at 4:23 AM ET
WHERE: Gold Hill, Colorado, USA
WHY: The bear entered the SUV and attempted to escape, causing repeated horn-bumping and interior damage.
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