Residents near one Arvada, Colorado, backyard got an unusually close look at local wildlife after a large black bear was spotted on a patio, despite the presence of a barking dog just a few feet away.
After lingering on the property for a while, the animal eventually got up and walked off down the sidewalk without incident. Even so, the encounter shows how dangerous it is when animals get habituated to human infrastructure.
What happened?
A wild animal comfortable enough to lounge beside homes, patios, and pets can be a sign that bears are growing accustomed to human spaces.
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