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Bear Smells Case Of Beer In Colorado Car, Locks Itself Inside & Leaves Damage Behind

LARKSPUR, Colo. (CBS4) - Colorado Parks and Wildlife are asking Coloradans to take any food or liquids out of their car before they park it in bear country. The reminder comes after a bear got inside a vehicle in Larkspur and left some serious damage.

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(credit: Colorado Parks and Wildlife)

CPW says the bear (unintentionally) locked itself inside and tore up the interior.

BEAR BREAK IN CPW
(credit: Colorado Parks and Wildlife)

Officers say someone left a case of beer in the back seat. The bear was inside for at least an hour before it was released.

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