Durango, CO — A terrifying encounter unfolded inside a teenager’s bedroom early Sunday when a black bear climbed through her open window while she was sleeping, just days after another woman was bitten by a bear while inside a tent at a Colorado campground, officials said.

The two incidents are being investigated by Colorado Parks and Wildlife as the state experiences an unusually high number of human-bear conflicts this year.

The first attack happened early Friday morning at Park Creek Campground in the Rio Grande National Forest, where a woman was inside a tent when a black bear bit her arm.

According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the woman did not see the animal because the bite occurred from outside the tent. She said she heard the bear growl before the attack.

The woman was treated at a hospital for a puncture wound.

Campground closed after woman is bitten

Following the incident, the Rio Grande National Forest shut down Park Creek Campground for the remainder of the weekend.

The campground officially closed for the season on Monday, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

The attack served as another warning about the risks of encounters between people and bears, particularly in areas where campers may be sleeping close to wildlife activity.

But the next reported attack happened in a very different setting — inside a home in Durango.

Bear climbs through teen’s bedroom window

Early Sunday morning, a 17-year-old girl in Durango was asleep in her bedroom when a black bear approached a window that had been left partially open.

According to CPW, the animal ripped off the window screen, fully opened the window and entered the bedroom. The teenager told officials that she pulled her blankets up and hid as the bear moved into the room.

The bear then swiped at her stomach, according to CPW.

The girl screamed and sat up, prompting the bear to move toward the foot of her bed. The animal initially left through the window, but the frightening encounter was not over.

The bear immediately came back into the bedroom. The teen said the animal eventually left for good after she stood up and began yelling.

Teen suffers scratches and bruising

The 17-year-old suffered scratch marks and bruising during the encounter. Colorado Parks and Wildlife said the teenager was fortunate that she had multiple blankets covering her when the bear swiped at her.

The incident highlights how quickly wildlife encounters can become dangerous, even when a person is inside a residence. Officials are now urging residents to take precautions as bear activity remains a concern across Colorado.

Colorado reports record number of bear attacks

According to CPW, 10 bear attacks have been reported in Colorado this year, marking a record high for the state.

The agency cited drought conditions as one factor contributing to the increased conflicts, because dry conditions can reduce the availability of natural food sources for bears.

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Adrian Archuleta of Colorado Parks and Wildlife urged residents to take precautions around their homes.

“We want residents to make sure they are closing and locking their doors and windows during this high human-bear conflict year in addition to securing all outside attractants,” Archuleta said in a statement.

Officials continue to remind residents and campers that food, garbage and other outdoor attractants can draw bears closer to people.

The two attacks are separate incidents, but both underscore the potential danger when bears come into close contact with people — whether at a campground or unexpectedly inside a home.

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