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The doctor was hiking on the Grizzly Creek trail in Glenwood Canyon when he tripped and fell. I have hiked and biked this trail many times and the rocks in the trail are many, sharp and pointy. A sad turn of bad luck.
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Lightning Strike Sparks Wildfire in Garfield County
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Most wildfires are started by lightning strikes.
Most wildfires are started by lightning strikes.
Fans Pelted With Pea-Size Hail at Rockies Game
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Game delayed for lightning, flooding and hail.
Game delayed for lightning, flooding and hail.
Thunderstorms Delay Flights, Flood Denver Streets
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More of the same expected for the next few days.
More of the same expected for the next few days.
Bear Returns to Downtown Colorado Springs
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This bear was relocated once before. It is all over for this bear when they trap him - 2 strikes and out.
This bear was relocated once before. It is all over for this bear when they trap him - 2 strikes and out.
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Beaver Creek Fire Grows to 9,000 Acres
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500 firefighters battling this blaze and it is essentially uncontained after 2 weeks. Hopefully rain in the next couple of days will help get this fire under control.
500 firefighters battling this blaze and it is essentially uncontained after 2 weeks. Hopefully rain in the next couple of days will help get this fire under control.
Clear Creek Tubing Restrictions Lifted
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High water has receded but with the forecast foir heavy rain the next couple of days maybe should have waited till next week to lift restrictions.
High water has receded but with the forecast foir heavy rain the next couple of days maybe should have waited till next week to lift restrictions.
Mama Moose Hit by Car Killed, Parks and Wildlife Decides to Euthanize 2 Calves
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Guess there is no budget for raising orphans and releasing them to the wild.
Guess there is no budget for raising orphans and releasing them to the wild.
Thunderstormstorm Dumps Hail, Causes Flash Flooding in Denver Metro Area
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Firefighters rescued 4 people trapped by high water on the Cherry Creek bike path.
Firefighters rescued 4 people trapped by high water on the Cherry Creek bike path.
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Doctor That Fell Off Paddleboard in Chatfield Reservoir Dies
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Now reported that it was a storm that caused the accident, the few details released make me wonder if she was struck by lightning or maybe blown off by the air blast from a nearby lightning strike.
Now reported that it was a storm that caused the accident, the few details released make me wonder if she was struck by lightning or maybe blown off by the air blast from a nearby lightning strike.
Monday, June 27, 2016
Sinkhole in Hwy 6 in Logan County
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If this is a natural sinkhole, not one caused by a watyer line break, it is a very rare occurrence in Colorado. The sinkhole was quite small.
If this is a natural sinkhole, not one caused by a watyer line break, it is a very rare occurrence in Colorado. The sinkhole was quite small.
Castle Pines Neighborhood Uses Goats for Fire Mitigation
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A good idea. We should try it here.
A good idea. We should try it here.
Sunday, June 26, 2016
Saturday, June 25, 2016
Bobcat Attacks Couple
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This was in upstate NY but posting here because it is first time I have seen a bobcat attack reported, so it may be possible in Colorado.
This was in upstate NY but posting here because it is first time I have seen a bobcat attack reported, so it may be possible in Colorado.
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Rattlesnake Bites Groom During Photoshoot at Horsetooth Reservoir
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Not a good start for this marriage.
Not a good start for this marriage.
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Boy Attacked by Mountain Lion in Aspen Improving
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Wildlife officials reported that they have killed 2 young mountain lions in the area that they speculate were cubs that had lost their mother.
Wildlife officials reported that they have killed 2 young mountain lions in the area that they speculate were cubs that had lost their mother.
Bear Attacks Woman Running Marathon in New Mexico
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The unfortunate part of this is the bear was in its natural habitat and was instinctively defending its cub. Wildlife officials respond with let's kill the bear. I am only guessing but it is probable that the woman did not stop and back away from the bear but continued running toward it.
The unfortunate part of this is the bear was in its natural habitat and was instinctively defending its cub. Wildlife officials respond with let's kill the bear. I am only guessing but it is probable that the woman did not stop and back away from the bear but continued running toward it.
Monday, June 20, 2016
Colorado Springs Continues to Allow New Building in Landslide Zone
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Apparently Colorado Springs officials don't understand the legal jeopardy they are placing themselves in. Their directors liability insurance will not pay out for claims in cases where their is "willful negligence".
Apparently Colorado Springs officials don't understand the legal jeopardy they are placing themselves in. Their directors liability insurance will not pay out for claims in cases where their is "willful negligence".
Mudslide Takes Out Back Yard of Wheatridge Duplex, Residents Evacuate
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It is likely this slide was caused by a leakingwater pipe.
It is likely this slide was caused by a leakingwater pipe.
Sunday, June 19, 2016
1911 Newspaper Account of the Lizard Head Rockfall
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I always wondered why it is called Lizard Head Pass - now I know.
I always wondered why it is called Lizard Head Pass - now I know.
Attacked by a Mother Hen Grouse
I was attacked on the trail today by the most agressive hen grouse I've encountered yet. Every year our local grouse population puts their nests right next to the trails and then confront every hiker and rider that comes by. Usually they jump around a little but get off the trail and let you by. The hen today came after me 5 or 6 times. I put my wheel in front of it and it jumped up and started pecking the tire. I maneuvered it around behind me and started running up the trail with my bike. I looked back and there was the hen bearing down on me. I stopped and flipped the grouse off the trail with my front wheel. 2 more times and I finally flipped it about 10 feet downhill, got on my bike and made my escape. I wish someone had been there to video this - it would have been a pretty hilarious scene of me running down the trail with my bike with the grouse chasing me. Never mess with a mother of newborns!
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Mom Saves 5-Year Old Attacked by Mountain Lion Near Aspen
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A close call - the boy was playing outside their house in the Woody Creek area at 8PM. There are plenty of mountain lion sightings but this is the first mountain lion attack in Colorado since 2010. The mountain lion was found and shot - I am willing to bet that it was an 18 month old cat that recently left its mother to fend for itself.
A close call - the boy was playing outside their house in the Woody Creek area at 8PM. There are plenty of mountain lion sightings but this is the first mountain lion attack in Colorado since 2010. The mountain lion was found and shot - I am willing to bet that it was an 18 month old cat that recently left its mother to fend for itself.
Moose Charges 2 Hikers in Indian Peaks Wilderness
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The moose was protecting her calf. Fortunately the hikers were educated on what to do in this situation and no harm was done. I had an encounter like this one in Minnesota many years ago. Having an angry mother moose staring down at me ( the top of my head was even with the middle of her chest ) was an adrenalin-producing event! Fortunatley for me, I instinctively knew not to turm my back and very slowly moved backwards away from the moose without provoking a charge.
The moose was protecting her calf. Fortunately the hikers were educated on what to do in this situation and no harm was done. I had an encounter like this one in Minnesota many years ago. Having an angry mother moose staring down at me ( the top of my head was even with the middle of her chest ) was an adrenalin-producing event! Fortunatley for me, I instinctively knew not to turm my back and very slowly moved backwards away from the moose without provoking a charge.
Friday, June 17, 2016
Smoke Fills the Air in Colorado
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Wildfires in New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado Springs have filled the air with smoke and officials have issued an air quality health advisory.
Wildfires in New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado Springs have filled the air with smoke and officials have issued an air quality health advisory.
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Near Miss With Rattlesnake
Riding my bike in the Open Space, a large rattler was hidden in grass next to the trail. He was coiled, rattling, and ready to strike as I swerved off the trail at the last moment to avoid an almost certain strike to my left leg. A few minutes later I had a brief encounter with an aggressive grouse protecting her nest next to the trail. A liitle later I flushed up a wild turkey on the trail. Guess it's officially the start of summer now.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre Celebrates 75th Anniversary
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Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression.
Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression.
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Lightning Forces Another Closure of Light Rail to Airport
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What is it about this new line that attracts lightning?
What is it about this new line that attracts lightning?
NWS - El Nino Fizzling Out, Possible La Nina for Fall and Winter
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Potentially bad news for ski areas as drought may return with La Nina.
Potentially bad news for ski areas as drought may return with La Nina.
Flash Flood Washes Away Back Yard in Colorado Springs
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Another example of allowing building in 100-year floodplain?
Another example of allowing building in 100-year floodplain?
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Monday, June 13, 2016
Woman in Critical Condition After Commercial Raft Flips in Clear Creek
Parolee Takes Raft Trip On Arkansas, Flips Raft and Makes Escape
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4 other people in the raft rescued.
4 other people in the raft rescued.
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Firefighters Rescue Tubers Stranded in High Water on the Poudre River
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Looks like the Poudre should be off-limits for tubing during runoff just like Clear Creek.
Looks like the Poudre should be off-limits for tubing during runoff just like Clear Creek.
The Reason Bears Are A Problem From Steamboat Springs
Saturday, June 11, 2016
Bear Cubs Get Locked in SUV in Blackhawk, Destroy Interior Trying to Get Out
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It appears that mama bear opened the door.
It appears that mama bear opened the door.
Mountain Lion Spotted in Parker Parking Lot
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This is a yearling clearly confused about where he is supposed to be.
This is a yearling clearly confused about where he is supposed to be.
Bear Raiding Bird Feeders in Arvada is Put Down
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One strike and out because neighborhood has unsecured trash bins outside.
One strike and out because neighborhood has unsecured trash bins outside.
Friday, June 10, 2016
Tubing Restrictions Enforced on Clear Creek
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It seems that authorities learned their lesson after last year's high water produced a record number of drownings.
It seems that authorities learned their lesson after last year's high water produced a record number of drownings.
Thursday, June 9, 2016
Rafter Recovering After Falling Into San Miguel River
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It only took 5 minutes in the icy melt water for the woman to go unconscious.
It only took 5 minutes in the icy melt water for the woman to go unconscious.
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
3 Bears Euthanized in Durango
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The bears had broken into cars and homes, ripped off garage doors and broken windows.
The bears had broken into cars and homes, ripped off garage doors and broken windows.
History of the Zika Virus
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Excellent video of the origin and spread of the Zika virus carried by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes in Colorado capable of carrying the virus are limited to a small corner of SE Colorado and agricultural areas near Greeley.
Excellent video of the origin and spread of the Zika virus carried by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes in Colorado capable of carrying the virus are limited to a small corner of SE Colorado and agricultural areas near Greeley.
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Bear Captured After Raiding Highlands Ranch Bird Feeder
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Strike one but still allowed to live.
Strike one but still allowed to live.
Tornado Video Near Moffat
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This is an area west of Sand Dunes National Park that rarely has tornadoes but I commonly see dozens of dust devils in this area whenever I am driving south on Hwy 17.
This is an area west of Sand Dunes National Park that rarely has tornadoes but I commonly see dozens of dust devils in this area whenever I am driving south on Hwy 17.
Sunday, June 5, 2016
Saturday, June 4, 2016
Cars Seriously Damaged After Collisions with Deer Near Wiggins
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Two separate incidents, the drivers were not injured. There are over 4,000 wildlife-vehicle collisions in Colorado each year.
Two separate incidents, the drivers were not injured. There are over 4,000 wildlife-vehicle collisions in Colorado each year.
Bear Breaking Into Cars in Steamboat Springs
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There is at least one incident like this reported every year in Colorado. Bears are smart enough to figure out how to press the handle and open a car door but then the door closes after they climb in and they can't figure out how to open it from the inside. Then they go crazy trying to get out and destroy the interior of the car. The photo of the damage to the car in Steamboat is pretty incredible. This is preventable - don't leave food, especially candy or sweets in the car and lock the car and roll up the windows. The same can be said for your living space, lock up. Leaving a fresh baked pie by an open window drives bears insane! Parks and Wildlife claims bears can smell sweets up to 5 miles away.
There is at least one incident like this reported every year in Colorado. Bears are smart enough to figure out how to press the handle and open a car door but then the door closes after they climb in and they can't figure out how to open it from the inside. Then they go crazy trying to get out and destroy the interior of the car. The photo of the damage to the car in Steamboat is pretty incredible. This is preventable - don't leave food, especially candy or sweets in the car and lock the car and roll up the windows. The same can be said for your living space, lock up. Leaving a fresh baked pie by an open window drives bears insane! Parks and Wildlife claims bears can smell sweets up to 5 miles away.
Friday, June 3, 2016
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
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