Rocky Disproportion: A Season of Unsettling Confrontations Between Humans and Hungry Bears The parched summer in the Rockies has brought an unprecedented surge in encounters between humans and hungry bears.
Wildlife officials report record numbers of conflicts, with twice as many sightings and incidents this year compared to the average.
The impact is being felt across multiple states, from Colorado's mountains to Utah's forests, where black bears are venturing further from their traditional habitats in search of nutrition.