Hungry Bears Increasingly Enter Towns: Drought pushes them into homes; experts fear rising lethal encounters

Amidst a severe drought, bears are encroaching on human habitats across the American West, with Colorado reporting over 7,000 sightings this year alone—a new high. These foraging bears can be spotted rummaging through homes, stores, and neighborhoods for food. As conservation efforts intertwine with urban development, wildlife officials emphasize the need for residents to secure food sources and refrain from feeding these hungry animals.