Photos of hungry bears invading homes and shops in the American West
The state of Colorado and broad parts of the western United States have experienced an unprecedented increase in black bear sightings within residential areas and stores. During 2026 alone, there have been six bear attacks on humans, with over 7,000 sightings recorded in Colorado alone. These bears, considered the healthiest among their species, rely on an advanced sense of smell, making it easier for them to identify sources of human food. This has led to a large number of bears dying in urban areas due to collisions with humans, including compassionate killings or injuries caused by being hit by vehicles. The expansion of urban development and an unprecedented drought, resulting from scarce rainfall, have raised concerns among experts about the rise in confrontations. This risk is compounded by the possibility that bears may abandon their hibernation patterns and become accustomed to human food, thereby increasing the danger of conflicts and threatening the lives of both bears and humans. Authorities recommend using bear-resistant trash bins and avoiding leaving food in the streets. They also anticipate that challenges will continue to escalate in the coming months.
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