Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Black Bear Honks SUV Horn in Colorado
Imagine you're sleeping and suddenly you hear a car horn honking loudly outside your house.
You think it's a rude neighbor, but it turns out it's a black bear stuck inside an SUV!
The bear had climbed into the car through an unlocked door and got trapped.
The homeowner, Patrick Sullivan, shared a video of the bear honking the horn and struggling to get out.
A man came up with a clever idea to free the bear without getting too close.
He tied a rope to the car door and pulled it from a safe distance.
The bear quickly escaped and ran into the woods.
The car had some damage, but everyone, including the bear, was safe.
It's a funny and surprising story that shows how animals can sometimes find themselves in unusual situations.
A black bear got trapped inside an SUV in Gold Hill, Colorado, and honked the horn throughout the night.
Residents initially thought a rude neighbor was honking the horn on purpose.
The bear had climbed into the car through an unlocked door and got trapped inside.
A man freed the bear by tying a rope to the car door and pulling it from a safe distance.
The bear caused notable damage to the car, including denting the side panel and setting off the airbag.
- Who
- Residents of Gold Hill, Colorado, and a black bear
- What
- A black bear got trapped inside an SUV and honked the horn throughout the night
- When
- Overnight into Sunday
- Where
- Gold Hill, Colorado
- Why
- The bear climbed into the car through an unlocked door and got trapped inside
Animal Rights Advocates
Homeowners
Bear's Safety
Animal Rights Advocates
The bear should have been freed immediately to avoid stress and potential harm.
Homeowners
The bear caused significant damage to the vehicle, and the homeowner had the right to seek professional help before freeing it.
- Location
- Gold Hill, Colorado
- Time of Incident
- Overnight into Sunday
- Rescuer
- Patrick Sullivan
- Damage Caused
- Dented side panel, set off driver's side airbag, interior damage
- Bear's Behavior
- Honking the horn, struggling to escape