Hungry Bear Escapes From Truck In Telluride Thanks To Rope, Help From Deputy

TELLURIDE, Colo. (CBS4)- A hungry bear ended up stuck inside a truck in Telluride. A deputy with the Telluride Marshal's Department helped the animal escape back into the woods.

The bear got out of the truck with a little help from the deputy who tied a rope to the truck door handle and yanked it open. The animal was chased off as the deputy fired a bean bag round to scare it.

Wildlife officials say it's a good reminder to keep vehicles clear of any food or wrappers that may attract a bear.