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CPW Moves Orphaned Bears To Artificial Den In Douglas County
The cubs were captured by wildlife officers on June 28.
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – On Saturday, officials with Colorado Parks and Wildlife placed two orphaned bear cubs in an artificial den where they can sleep away the winter. The cubs were captured by wildlife officers on June 28.
The 10-pound bear cubs were taken to Frisco Creek, the wildlife rehabilitation facility operated by CPW near Del Norte. Officials said the cubs grew up strong and healthy. At the facility, the bears were raised in outdoor enclosures where they received minimal exposure to humans.
(credit: CPW NE Region)
