The black bear was tranquilized & removed from a backyard in the 900 block of Ramshead Ct. June 26, 2009.
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HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. -
A wild black bear drew a large crowd in Highlands Ranch Friday morning after it climbed up a tree in someone's backyard.
Colorado Division of Wildlife agents were called to the home in the 900 block of Ramshead Ct. around 9 a.m. after homeowners reported the bear perched high in a tree, unwilling to come down on its own.
Agents placed a trampoline at the base of tree before shooting the bear with a tranquilizer.
Officials hauled away the unconscious bear and planned to return it to the wild.
Colorado Division of Wildlife agents were called to the home in the 900 block of Ramshead Ct. around 9 a.m. after homeowners reported the bear perched high in a tree, unwilling to come down on its own.
Agents placed a trampoline at the base of tree before shooting the bear with a tranquilizer.
Officials hauled away the unconscious bear and planned to return it to the wild.
