Colorado residents have reported a rise in bear sightings, a trend attributed to a shortage of natural food sources. The increase comes as a new state law, effective Wednesday, classifies the act of luring bears with food or trash as a misdemeanor. The legislation aims to reduce human-bear conflicts by discouraging the provision of attractants. Local authorities urge the public to comply with the new regulations and to secure trash and food waste properly. The story was reported by FOX31 Denver.
Sources: FOX31 Denver (Denver TV station)
