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'It was circling around me': Jeffco's Apex Park closed due to aggressive bear

By Maggy Wolanske
Denver Channel 7

GOLDEN, Colo. — Apex Park in Jefferson County is closed after an aggressive bear reportedly attacked a woman along a popular trail, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) said Monday. 

This marks the first reported bear attack in the state this year... Read more...

‘Aggressive bear activity’ shuts down Jefferson County park

By Lauren Penington
Denver Post

A popular hiking and biking area near Golden was closed Monday morning because of “aggressive bear activity” in the area, according to Jefferson County officials.

Jefferson County Parks and Open Space announced the closure of Apex Park shortly before 6:15 a.m. Monday. The park will reopen “when it is safe to do so,” county officials said... Read more...

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