Aspen Bears – AspenSpin.com

It has not been uncommon to see bears roaming the streets of Aspen looking for food over the past few2 years.  Unfortunately the bears are drawn into town, leaving their natural habitat in search of nourishment.  A few days ago a large Momma Bear and her 3 cubs settled into the tress on the Hyman Street pedestrian mall.   They feasted on crab-apples and seemed to be drawn to the al fresco dinning options that are now part of Aspen’s messy vitality.

Click 4 more pix: The Bears of Aspen.

From 8 am until after dark the bears hung out in the trees as the cops cordoned off the area and gawkers multiplied.  Admittedly, AspenSpin was one of those who was rubber-necking.   “They’re so cute” said an I-phone yielding socialite pushing forward to get a photo.  ” That is so cool” whispered an active senior as he fumbled with his android and tried to figure out how to switch to camera mode.

I have to admit that it’s awfully exciting to see wild animals up close and personal, but it’s also very, very sad.  The cubs looked scared and confused and just wanted to find some chow.  The Mom kept an uneasy eye on her offspring and … Click here to continue reading>

~Andrew Isreal,  AspenSpin.com

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