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A bear rifling through trash Sunday, May 28, prompted a call to Breckenridge Police Department, which spurred reminders that garbage can kill wildlife.
Around 5:15 p.m., Breckenridge Community Service Officers responded to Briar Rose Lane where they discovered the black bear near the overturned trash container, according to sergeant Tyler Stonum.
“The big deal for us is really protecting the bear,” Stonum said.
The homeowner likely received a warning about the incident, Stonum said. Breckenridge’s town ordinance also includes potential fines for repeat offenders with a fine between $20 and $500 for a first offense and up to $1,000 for each offense after.
