Bear Safely Removed From Tree in Denver’s Platt Park
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) successfully removed a bear from a tree in Denver's Platt Park neighborhood.
Denver, CO, August 23, 2026 —
DENVER, CO – Wildlife officials safely relocated a bear that had taken refuge in a tree in Denver’s Platt Park neighborhood. The operation was carried out by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW).
CPW officers responded to the scene in Platt Park after the bear was spotted in a tree. The agency’s priority in such situations is the safe removal of the animal and ensuring public safety. Details regarding the specific time of the removal or the exact location within Platt Park were not immediately available.
The incident marks another instance of wildlife, particularly bears, venturing into urban areas of Colorado. CPW frequently advises residents on how to mitigate attractants such as unsecured garbage, bird feeders, and pet food, which can draw bears closer to homes. These encounters, while sometimes startling, are often a result of bears seeking food sources or new territories.
CPW has a protocol for managing urban wildlife encounters, which typically involves monitoring the animal, assessing its behavior, and intervening only when necessary for public safety or the animal’s well-being. The successful removal from the tree in Platt Park indicates that the situation was managed according to these established procedures.
Further information regarding the bear’s condition or its relocation site was not provided by CPW at the time of reporting. The agency typically aims to move bears to more suitable, natural habitats away from populated areas to reduce the likelihood of future conflicts.
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