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Watch: Bear relocated from Littleton neighborhood

CPW said the bear was first reported on Wednesday, when she was spotted in a tree near South Platte Canyon Road and C-470.

LITTLETON, Colo. — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) relocated a bear from a Littleton neighborhood on Saturday night. 

CPW said the bear was first reported on Wednesday, when she was spotted in a tree near South Platte Canyon Road and C-470.

Late Saturday night, wildlife officers removed her from a tree in the area of West Coal Mine Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard.

CPW said the bear is estimated to be between 10 and 15 years old, and weighs about 200 pounds. She is in good health, according to CPW. 

Wildlife officers relocated the bear to a more suitable habitat on Sunday morning. 

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