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Bear Removed From Tree Near High School

LITTLETON, Colo. (CBS4)- A bear who decided to take up residence in a tree in Littleton was removed by wildlife officials on Thursday afternoon.

Wildlife officials removed the bear from the tree near Bowles Avenue and Snowberry near Columbine High School.

Bowles Bear 2 (Littleton Fire tweet)
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The bear is in the custody of Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Bowles Avenue was shut down in both directions after the bear was discovered.

Bowles Bear 3 (Littleton Fire tweet)
(credit: CBS)
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