Sunday, July 31, 2016
Saturday, July 30, 2016
Bear In Evergreen Gets In Car, Destroys It
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This is the 4th case of bears getting into unlocked cars in the past 2 months. Bears seem to prefer Subarus or maybe they just have handles that are the easiest for bears to open.
This is the 4th case of bears getting into unlocked cars in the past 2 months. Bears seem to prefer Subarus or maybe they just have handles that are the easiest for bears to open.
Friday, July 29, 2016
Beaver Creek Fire Rages On
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High winds sent firefighters scrambling for safety. 1 cabin and 8 out buildings destroyed. Fire has burnt over 43 square miles and probably will continue until wet fall weather arrives.
High winds sent firefighters scrambling for safety. 1 cabin and 8 out buildings destroyed. Fire has burnt over 43 square miles and probably will continue until wet fall weather arrives.
Bat Test Positive for Rabies in SE La Plata County
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The bats seem to be back after many years of decline.
The bats seem to be back after many years of decline.
Damaging Hail Hits Front Range from Littleton to Colorado Springs
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Up to golf ball-sized hail causes severe damage to Walmart roof, cars.
Up to golf ball-sized hail causes severe damage to Walmart roof, cars.
Thursday, July 28, 2016
CDOT Cancels Rockfall Mitigation Work in Glenwood Canyon Because of Strong Downdrafts
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Helicopters were unable to lift construction materials to the work site because of the strong downdrafts.
Helicopters were unable to lift construction materials to the work site because of the strong downdrafts.
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Monday, July 25, 2016
Sunday, July 24, 2016
El Paso County Has Most People Struck by Lightning in Colorado
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Larimer County is second with most people struck in Rocky Mountain National Park, particularly on trails off Trail Ridge Road.
Larimer County is second with most people struck in Rocky Mountain National Park, particularly on trails off Trail Ridge Road.
Saturday, July 23, 2016
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Colorado Springs, Dog May Have Been Exposed
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Colorado has had no dog cases of rabies since the 1970's.
Colorado has had no dog cases of rabies since the 1970's.
Friday, July 22, 2016
Arvada Golfer Killed by Lightning Tried to Shelter Under a Tree
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The wrong thing to do obviously. About 1/3 of lightning strike victims seek shelter under solitary trees in the middle of an open field.
The wrong thing to do obviously. About 1/3 of lightning strike victims seek shelter under solitary trees in the middle of an open field.
Bear Shot in Aspen Restaurant Reportedly Fed by Customers
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The only way to save bears is to keep them out of residential areas.
The only way to save bears is to keep them out of residential areas.
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Man Struck By Lightning at Arvada Golf Course Dies
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Another person was hospitalized with injuries and is recovering.
Another person was hospitalized with injuries and is recovering.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
3 Injured by Lightning Strikes
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1 injured at the Indian Tree Golf Course in Srvada and 2 injured in Colorado Springs.
1 injured at the Indian Tree Golf Course in Srvada and 2 injured in Colorado Springs.
Illegal Camper, Campfire Starts Small Wildfire Near Aspen
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Again?, where they from Alabama?
Again?, where they from Alabama?
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Monday, July 18, 2016
Sunday, July 17, 2016
Another Near Miss With a Rattlesnake
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Riding the trails again and came very close to being struck. This time the snake was on the trail but blended in with the colors. I did not see it until it was about one foot from my front tire. I stood up and and threw the bike to the left. The rattler coiled up and sidewinded along with me for a moment rattling and hissing loudly but did not strike. It all happened so fast that I didn't have the usual adrenaline rush.
Riding the trails again and came very close to being struck. This time the snake was on the trail but blended in with the colors. I did not see it until it was about one foot from my front tire. I stood up and and threw the bike to the left. The rattler coiled up and sidewinded along with me for a moment rattling and hissing loudly but did not strike. It all happened so fast that I didn't have the usual adrenaline rush.
Saturday, July 16, 2016
Saudi Homeowner Sued for $25 Million for Starting California Wildfire
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Rising trend of court ordered reparations for negligence-related wildfires.
Rising trend of court ordered reparations for negligence-related wildfires.
Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile in Boulder County
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August is generally the peak month for human cases of West Nile in Colorado.
August is generally the peak month for human cases of West Nile in Colorado.
Friday, July 15, 2016
It Could Have Been Me
Last week 2 guys from Colorado died when a cottonwood fell on them. Last week I was standing under my cottonwood tree for a couple of hours with a limbing saw removing dead branches. I was sitting in the kitchen having lunch and I heard very loud craaaackkkk and then a loud progressive rumbling. A huge 14" diameter limb just broke off and fell exactly where I was standing last week - I would have been toast. There were no big winds - it just snapped under the weight of all the leaves and sheared off 3 more limbs below it on the way down. It also demsonstrates that these events happen all the time. Whether you are an unfortuante victim of natural hazards is totally random - just being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Brittle Cottonwoods are definitely a hazard.
Cold Springs Fire Fully Contained
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2 idiots from Alabama destroyed 6 homes and over 600 acres of forest and required a lot of money in firefighting efforts. Hopefully the courts will wield justice on these individuals.
2 idiots from Alabama destroyed 6 homes and over 600 acres of forest and required a lot of money in firefighting efforts. Hopefully the courts will wield justice on these individuals.
5 Cold Springs Firefighters Injured in Car Crash Traveling to Hayden Pass Fire
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Between 1976 and 2012 there were 65 firefighters injured and 35 fatalities in Colorado. About 1/3 of these were in crashes traveling to the fires.
Between 1976 and 2012 there were 65 firefighters injured and 35 fatalities in Colorado. About 1/3 of these were in crashes traveling to the fires.
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Jefferson County Pursuing Suspect in Thumbtack Lacing of Deer Creek Canyon Road
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This guy deserves jail time.
This guy deserves jail time.
CDOT Constructing More Wildlife Overpasses Between Kremmling and Silverthorne
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Based on the success of the first one constructed last year.
Based on the success of the first one constructed last year.
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Bear Climbs in SUV in Jefferson County, Destroys Car Trying to Get Out
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Incidents like these seem to be increasing lately and are completely preventable. Don't leave food in your car that attaracts a bear and lock your car so the bears can't open the doors.
Incidents like these seem to be increasing lately and are completely preventable. Don't leave food in your car that attaracts a bear and lock your car so the bears can't open the doors.
Hikers Literally Run for Their Lives to Escape Hayden Pass Fire
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The question is, why were these hikers allowed access so near to the fire?
The question is, why were these hikers allowed access so near to the fire?
Hail Damages Firefighting Supertanker in Colorado Springs
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The 747 doesn't fit into a hangar. Not good.
The 747 doesn't fit into a hangar. Not good.
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Hayden Pass Fire Expands to 12,000 Acres, Closes Hwy 50
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This is the most active fire season since the severe drought year of 2012. The South Fork Fire in 2012 burned over 110,000 acres.
This is the most active fire season since the severe drought year of 2012. The South Fork Fire in 2012 burned over 110,000 acres.
Moose in Steamboat Springs Causes Traffic Jam
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People stopped wherever they were and started taking pictures. Fortunatley no one tried to get a selfie with the moose.
People stopped wherever they were and started taking pictures. Fortunatley no one tried to get a selfie with the moose.
Monday, July 11, 2016
Brush Fire at I-70 C-470 Shuts Down Westbound Lane
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High winds blew trash out of a pickup which shorted high voltage transmission lines.
High winds blew trash out of a pickup which shorted high voltage transmission lines.
Sunday, July 10, 2016
2 Alabama Men Arrested for Starting Cold Springs Fire
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Camped illegally on the side of the road, start a camp fire when no burning was in effect, but they probably can't read anyway.
Camped illegally on the side of the road, start a camp fire when no burning was in effect, but they probably can't read anyway.
Cold Springs Fire Near Nederland Expands to 270 Acres, 3 Homes Destroyed
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It is very windy, hot and dry today, conditions that can make a wildfire explode.
It is very windy, hot and dry today, conditions that can make a wildfire explode.
3 Mountain Lion Kitties Still Spotted Hanging Around Rio Grande Trail Near Aspen
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The trail remains closed to avoid any incidents. The article has a cute picture of one of the kitties.
The trail remains closed to avoid any incidents. The article has a cute picture of one of the kitties.
Beaver Creek Fire Continues to Expand, More Evacuations
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Burning beetle kill trees fall over and are a hazard to firefighters, so they are letting this one burn. Some analysts think it might continue burning until October.
Burning beetle kill trees fall over and are a hazard to firefighters, so they are letting this one burn. Some analysts think it might continue burning until October.
Another Record Year for Visitors and Spending in Colorado Ski Towns
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13 million visitors last ski season.
13 million visitors last ski season.
Forest Service Installing Gates to Prohibit Access to Caves With Bats
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Intended to halt the spread of white-nose syndrome, a disease that has decimated eastern bat populations.
Intended to halt the spread of white-nose syndrome, a disease that has decimated eastern bat populations.
Saturday, July 9, 2016
Unbelievable - Moose in Silverthorne Hit by SUV, Flipped 10 Feet in the Air, Walks Away
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The driver was very lucky the moose didn't come through the windshield.
The driver was very lucky the moose didn't come through the windshield.
Friday, July 8, 2016
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Bear Safety Tips
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Different for grizzlies and black bears. Bear attacks are very rare - over a 25 year period in Yellowstone only 45 attacks with 100 million visitors during that time period. So the odds of an attack are about 1 in 2 million, slightly higher than the average for Colorado which is 1 in 2.8 million.
Different for grizzlies and black bears. Bear attacks are very rare - over a 25 year period in Yellowstone only 45 attacks with 100 million visitors during that time period. So the odds of an attack are about 1 in 2 million, slightly higher than the average for Colorado which is 1 in 2.8 million.
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Vandals Go After Cyclists, Lace Deer Creek Road With Box of Tacks
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This happened to me when I did Ride the Rockies about 15 years ago. On that same trip we also had some fabulous alleged human beings throwing beer bottles out the back of a pickup truck and breaking on the road in front of us. Going down hill at high speed, a sudden loss of tire pressure could cause a crash with serious injuries. Should these people be found and prosecuted as terrorists?
This happened to me when I did Ride the Rockies about 15 years ago. On that same trip we also had some fabulous alleged human beings throwing beer bottles out the back of a pickup truck and breaking on the road in front of us. Going down hill at high speed, a sudden loss of tire pressure could cause a crash with serious injuries. Should these people be found and prosecuted as terrorists?
Colorado Men - 1 Killed, 1 Injured When Tree Falls On Them At A Nebraska State Park
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Trees falling on people are very rare events and usually happen during storms when either wind blows a dead tree or one with a rotten base over. In this case, it appears from the photo that this was an old cottonwood tree with a twin trunk that was rotten at the base.
Trees falling on people are very rare events and usually happen during storms when either wind blows a dead tree or one with a rotten base over. In this case, it appears from the photo that this was an old cottonwood tree with a twin trunk that was rotten at the base.
Monday, July 4, 2016
Mountain Lion Spotted at Roxborough State Park
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A hiker was seriously injured fighting off a mountain lion attack at Roxborough in April, 1998.
A hiker was seriously injured fighting off a mountain lion attack at Roxborough in April, 1998.
Sunday, July 3, 2016
Man Survives 250 Foot Rollover Down Mountainside
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This guy was on his way to a trailhead to climb some peaks. It is a little known fact that your chances of being injured in an auto accident are at least 10 times higher than from any natural hazard.
This guy was on his way to a trailhead to climb some peaks. It is a little known fact that your chances of being injured in an auto accident are at least 10 times higher than from any natural hazard.
Saturday, July 2, 2016
Friday, July 1, 2016
Moose Charges Woman Walking Dogs Near Aspen
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Another case of off-leash dogs provoking a moose.
Another case of off-leash dogs provoking a moose.
Grizzly Attacks and Kills Mountain Biker Near Glacier National Park
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About 10 years ago, I came around a corner fairly fast and surprised a black bear on the trail with a mama bear and 2 cubs nearby. I was able to stop about 15 feet from the 500 pound male, who had squared-off and was ready to charge. I put my bike in front of me, "got big" and raised my hands above my head while yelling as loud as I could. Then I clapped my hands sharply to sound like rifle shots and the bear ran into the forest - phew!
About 10 years ago, I came around a corner fairly fast and surprised a black bear on the trail with a mama bear and 2 cubs nearby. I was able to stop about 15 feet from the 500 pound male, who had squared-off and was ready to charge. I put my bike in front of me, "got big" and raised my hands above my head while yelling as loud as I could. Then I clapped my hands sharply to sound like rifle shots and the bear ran into the forest - phew!
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