Bear dies in hot car in Colorado after destroying it

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Colorado wildlife officials are asking the public to keep vehicles locked and windows closed as bear activity increases in the state.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife said a large black bear was found dead Monday, Aug. 17 in Colorado Springs, which is approximately 70 miles south of Denver.

Officials said the 300-pound black bear entered an unlocked car, destroyed the vehicle and died. The bear went undiscovered for days in the heat.

According to officials, closing vehicle windows and locking doors keeps bears o...