A man scouting for a hunting trip was attacked by a black bear near Red Hill in South Park about 5 p.m. Friday, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials.
The man was walking near a stream when he encountered the bear, who attacked him and knocked him to the ground.
The man fought off the attack and the bear ran away.
The man sustained minor injuries to his hands, legs and abdomen. Paramedics treated the man for his injuries, but he was not hospitalized. Responding wildlife officers interviewed the man and collected samples of his clothing for DNA evidence.
Traps have been set for the bear. Once captured, the bear will be euthanized and a necropsy will be performed to determine if the bear, termed aggressive by officials, has rabies or other abnormalities.
