Author: Tamera Twitty
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Mountain lion reportedly grabs dog at park in Colorado
Crews from Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) captured a mountain lion that was suspected of grabbing a dog at a park last Friday. According to CPW, the lion reportedly grabbed the dog at Yamaguchi Park in Pagosa Springs. Fortunately, the dog was able to escape, and survived. The lion was seen again later that week,…
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Teen rescued after getting stuck on steep, rocky trail in Colorado
A 17-year-old girl from Texas was rescued on Saturday after getting cliffed-out while hiking up the “Wasatch Connector” from Upper Bear Creek in San Miguel County. The US Forest Service describes this hike as, “steep and rocky as it switch backs its way up the east side of Gold Hill away from Bear Creek.” According…
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‘Senseless and disgraceful:’ Poaching alleged after elk carcass found in Colorado
Someone allegedly killed a large bull elk and dumped its carcass in Park County last week, and now Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is working to identify a suspect. According to a news release from CPW, the elk’s body was discovered alongside Pike National Forest Road 146. An investigation determined that the elk was likely…
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Lions and tigers and BEERS? Oh my!: Cheyenne Mountain zoo to host 21-plus event
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs will be hosting a 21-plus event that offers guests the chance to experience the zoo in the evening while enjoying live music and local eats. The zoo announced the return of the “highly acclaimed” Moonlight on the Mountain event in a Facebook post on Sunday. “Prepare yourself for…
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Saturday Night Live legends announce Colorado stop on comedy tour
Legendary comedy duo and former SNL cast members Tina Fey and Amy Poehler have recently announced that they will be making a stop in Denver for their first live tour together. Initially, there were only four cities included on the tour, but the pair announced six more stops around the country in an Instagram post…
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Man dies in river below Colorado’s Royal Gorge attraction
A 60-year-old man died on Monday after he and several other passengers that were on a commercial boat on the Arkansas River went overboard, according to a news release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. on the Royal Gorge portion of the river. According to officials, several passengers…
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Juvenile shot in chest while riding ATV in Colorado
A juvenile was shot in the chest on Sunday while riding an ATV in Pueblo West, according to a news release from the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office. The victim was riding their ATV with a group of juveniles on Platteville Boulevard north of Littleton Drive when the shooting occurred. The juvenile that was shot in…
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Rider seriously injured in ATV crash in Colorado
A person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries on Saturday night, after crashing their ATV in Denver, according to a tweet from the Denver Police Department. The crash occurred around 7:00 p.m. near Bayaud Avenue and St. Vrain Street. The rider was transported to the hospital from the scene. The cause of the…
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Large snapping turtle found trying to lay eggs in Colorado front yard
A “giant” snapping turtle that was looking for a spot to lay her eggs was relocated on Thursday, after being found in a driveway in Westminster. An officer from the Westminster Police Department (WPD) responded to a home on West 73rd Avenue, after receiving a report of the turtle, according to a Facebook post from…
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Missing dog rescued after spending 5 weeks on remote peak in Colorado
Zach Hackett, a hiker from Colorado, is being called a hero after he found and rescued a dog that had been missing for five weeks on a remote peak near Silverthorne. Now, Hackett is being recognized by the animal rights organization, PETA, and is set to receive their Compassion Action Award. According to a Facebook…