Colorado Hiker Attacked by Black Bear Near Steamboat Springs

Wildlife officials euthanize the mother bear and release her cubs following the incident on a popular trail.

A hiker in Steamboat Springs was swiped at by a black bear, sustaining minor injuries.
The bear attacked after the hiker encountered one of her cubs on the trail.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife trapped and euthanized the mother bear as per policy.
The cubs, capable of surviving independently, were released back into the wild.
Officials remind the public to stay calm and back away slowly if they encounter a bear.