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Mother bear, cubs relocated after being found under deck of Colorado Springs home

Krdo · · 465 words · By Sadie Buggle
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Mother bear, cubs relocated after being found under deck of Colorado Springs home COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.

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What happened

Mother bear, cubs relocated after being found under deck of Colorado Springs home COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.

Why it matters

(KRDO) – A Northeast Colorado Springs family received a surprise on Sunday when they discovered a family of bears living beneath their backyard deck.

Common ground

This incident highlights a growing trend of bear sightings in residential areas, which Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) attributes to ongoing drought conditions and light snowpack.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://krdo.com/news/2026/05/25/mother-bear-cubs-relocated-after-being-found-un…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “CPW said the bears were then relocated several hours south to a better habitat, given a "wake-up" drug, and released.”
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While there are reports of CPW relocating bears in general, there is no evidence in the provided results confirming that the specific bears from the Lonneke residence were moved 'several hours south' and given a 'wake-up' drug.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages the state parks system and the wildlife of the U.S. state of Colorado. Responsibilities include state parks, wildlife areas, and the Colorado Natural Areas Program.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Parks_and_Wildlife
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of the state parks in the U.S. State of Colorado. Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages the state park system to accommodate both outdoor recreation and tourism. There are currently forty…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Colorado_state_parks
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of protected areas in the U.S. State of Colorado.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_protected_areas_of_Col…
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Claim 2: “Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) attributes to ongoing drought conditions and light snowpack [the growing trend of bear sightings in residential areas].”
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Multiple web search results discuss the increase in bear activity in Colorado and link it to natural food conditions and moisture/snowpack levels (e.g., 'Data shows there are fewer human-bear incidents... in years with good moisture').
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages the state parks system and the wildlife of the U.S. state of Colorado. Responsibilities include state parks, wildlife areas, and the Colorado Natural Areas Program.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Parks_and_Wildlife
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of the state parks in the U.S. State of Colorado. Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages the state park system to accommodate both outdoor recreation and tourism. There are currently forty…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Colorado_state_parks
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of protected areas in the U.S. State of Colorado.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_protected_areas_of_Col…
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Claim 3: “If a bear is sighted, CPW suggests making noise, such as with a car alarm or by banging pans together, to scare it off.”
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Official guidance from CPW (as seen in the search results) explicitly suggests making loud noises, such as banging pots and pans, to scare bears away.
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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 2, 2024 · Never run from a bear. Instead, slowly back away. • To scare the bear away, make loud noises by yelling, banging pots and pans or using an ...
https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodNPS/posts/help-protect-our-b…
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web search NEUTRAL — Oct 12, 2023 · Personally, I would have ran it off with a frying pan, or a burning stick. Sock him in the nose. Black bears are like misbehaving dogs.
https://www.reddit.com/r/camping/comments/176f8e8/bear_unfaz…
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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 28, 2017 · Most hikers and experts agree that bear bells are ineffective, and instead recommend making noise through talking, singing, or yelling to deter ...Do cowbells deter bears at campsites?T…
https://www.facebook.com/groups/9003421258/posts/10155499663…
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Claim 4: “Mary Lonneke, the homeowner, and her daughter heard noises coming from underneath their deck on Saturday, which led to the discovery of the bear family.”
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The specific detail about Mary Lonneke and her daughter hearing noises on Saturday is only mentioned in the KRDO source. Other search results for 'homeowner' are generic dictionary definitions.
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web search NEUTRAL — 5 days ago · The meaning of HOMEOWNER is a person who owns a home. How to use homeowner in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homeowner
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web search NEUTRAL — / ˈhoʊmˌoʊ·nər / Add to word list someone who owns the house or apartment in which that person lives (Definition of homeowner from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Pres…
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/homeowne…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 6, 2026 · You should determine your coverage requirements, research insurance companies and compare quotes to find the insurer that best meets your needs as a senior homeowner.
https://www.usnews.com/insurance/homeowners-insurance
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Claim 5: “The bears found under Lonneke's deck were sedated.”
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The claim that the bears under Lonneke's deck were sedated is explicitly stated in the KRDO report, but not corroborated by other independent news sources reporting on this specific incident.
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web search NEUTRAL — May 25, 2026 ... Mary Lonneke, the homeowner, and her daughter heard ... After their discovery on Sunday, the bears found under Lonneke's deck were sedated.
https://krdo.com/news/2026/05/25/mother-bear-cubs-relocated-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 9, 2025 ... Lily had 5 siblings when they were found, but this was in 2013. 1y ... In the past, we have chosen to sedate him at the vet during his ...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedullclub/posts/2947678818…
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web search NEUTRAL — Published by Macmillan and bound in leather covers. The illustrations are by Tenniel. [25] Alice in Wonderland. Paris: Black Sun Press, 1940. Illustrator: Marie.
https://case.edu/library/sites/default/files/2023-09/The+Man…
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Claim 6: “A Northeast Colorado Springs family received a surprise on Sunday when they discovered a family of bears living beneath their backyard deck.”
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There is conflicting evidence. One source (KRDO) mentions a family of bears under a deck, but other reports (UPI and a video) describe a single bear wedged under a porch that was 'hazed' (scared away) rather than a family living there. The details regarding 'family' vs 'single bear' and 'living beneath' vs 'wedged under' are contradictory.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Colorado is a landlocked state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It is one of the Mountain states, and part of the Southwestern United States, sharing the Four Corners regio…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Falcon Stadium is an outdoor football stadium in the western United States, on the campus of the U.S. Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is the home field of the Air Force Falcons f…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falcon_Stadium
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Our Souls at Night is a 2017 American romantic drama film directed by Ritesh Batra from a screenplay by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, based on the 2015 novel by Kent Haruf. The film stars Rob…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Souls_at_Night
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Claim 7: “Colorado Parks and Wildlife advises residents to secure trash cans, remove bird feeders from their yards, and clean grills.”
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Multiple sources, including official CPW guidance and related wildlife advice, recommend cleaning trash cans, removing bird feeders, and cleaning grills to deter bears.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 6, 2024 ... Clean all garbage cans regularly to keep them odor free. The scent of ammonia can deter bears. Take down all bird feeders by April 15 – bird ...
https://www.facebook.com/ouraypd/posts/️-help-keep-bears-wil…
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web search NEUTRAL — Clean your trash can with bleach once a week to get rid of residual smells. Keep bird feeders out of reach of bears with a pulley system that keeps the ...
https://cpw.state.co.us/protect-your-home-wildlife
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 1, 2021 ... Using pine-sol, cleaning grills, and removing attractants like bird feeders and pet food are recommended to deter bears. ... After bears got into ...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/virginiawildlife/posts/14040…
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Claim 8: “CPW officials indicate that bear sightings are becoming more common this year because dry conditions have left natural food sources scarce in forest areas.”
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Multiple sources confirm that poor natural food availability due to dry conditions is a driver for increased bear conflicts and sightings in Colorado.
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 23, 2026 ... Data shows there are fewer human-bear incidents and conflicts in years with good moisture and abundant natural food sources. Though most ...
https://www.facebook.com/FOX21NewsColorado/posts/bears-emerg…
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 26, 2026 ... There are several factors at play every year. Natural food conditions are one driver of increased bear conflict. Years when we have a poor ...
https://www.facebook.com/CoParksWildlife/posts/spring-is-get…
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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 17, 2025 ... Reports of bear sightings and conflicts in Colorado have been increasing steadily the past three years. ... natural food availability for ...
https://www.deltacountyindependent.com/free_access/cpw-repor…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.