A black bear with three cubs attacked a man in his Colorado home after they crashed in through a sliding glass door and he was unable to get them to leave, the AP reports. State wildlife managers killed all four bears after the attack Thursday night in Lake City, a southwestern Colorado town of 400 people. The man’s injuries were significant, but he didn’t need to go to a hospital, Colorado Parks & Wildlife said in a statement Saturday. “It’s certainly lucky we didn’t have a fatality because it was close,” Colorado wildlife officer Lucas Martin said in the statement.

The 74-year-old man tried to shoo the adult female bear out with a kitchen chair, but it knocked him into a wall and clawed at him, the wildlife agency said. The bear injured the man’s head, neck, arms, shoulder, abdomen, and calf before he and his wife escaped to a bedroom. A sheriff’s deputy chased the bears out, and medical responders treated the man at his house. His identity wasn’t released. Wildlife managers suspect the bears were accustomed to people because of recent reports of bears in the area raiding homes in search of food.

They found the four bears near the couple’s house and killed them, standard practice to stop problem bears that associate people with food. “It creates a very complex situation to mitigate,” Martin said. “Unfortunately cub bears that are taught these behaviors by their mother may result in generations of conflict between bears and people.” It was Colorado’s first reported bear attack this year. There were six in 2023. (More Colorado stories.)

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The Colorado Buffaloes football team, led by head coach Deion Sanders, continues to garner national attention, even during their bye week. Despite not playing in Week 6, the Buffaloes received three votes in the latest AP Top 25 poll, reflecting the ongoing belief in their potential this season. Coach Prime’s squad has captivated college football fans with their high-profile performances and bold leadership, maintaining relevance in the rankings conversation.

The Buffaloes’ ability to receive votes in the AP poll during a bye week speaks volumes about the respect they’ve earned from voters. Their exciting offensive play, driven by standout performances from players like Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, has positioned them as a team to watch. The three votes in the latest poll suggest that voters still see promise in the Buffaloes, despite recent challenges, including a few losses to ranked opponents.

This recognition comes in a year when Coach Prime’s first season at Colorado has drawn significant attention, both for the team’s potential and for the excitement surrounding his coaching style.

Meanwhile, the AP Top 25 saw significant movement, particularly at the top. Texas climbed to No. 1 in the nation, taking over the top spot from Alabama following the Crimson Tide’s shocking loss to unranked Vanderbilt. The Longhorns, despite being off in Week 6, earned 52 first-place votes, surpassing Ohio State, who came in second after a dominant 35-7 victory over Iowa.

Other notable changes in the poll included Oregon moving up to No. 3, while previously top-ranked teams Missouri and Michigan fell out of the top 20 following their losses. As Colorado prepares for its next game against No. 18 Kansas State, the national spotlight will likely stay focused on them, with Coach Prime continuing to lead the charge and drive the narrative around his team.