On Tuesday, the Mancos school district sent out a letter providing information on next steps for a bear that has been frequenting campus at night.
The district said they are working in collaboration with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Mancos Marshal’s Office to safely address the bear situation, saying that the safety of students and staff is their No. 1 priority.
The current plan in place is for a bear trap to be placed on campus that will remain in place until the capture of the bear. The trap will be set up between the south end of the middle school and football field where the dumpsters are. They asked that students, staff and community members avoid this area.
“We ask for your cooperation and understanding during this time. Please remind your children to stay vigilant, avoid approaching the bear and report any sightings to school officials immediately,” the district said. “We appreciate your support and understanding as we navigate this situation.”
The district will continue to keep providing updates on the situation. Questions or concerns on the bear can be addressed to Superintendent Todd Cordrey at tcordrey@mancosre6.edu or Director of Operations Destri Lockhart at dlockhart@mancosre6.edu.
