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Breaking: Bear sighted on CSU campus near Eddy Hall, safely removed by CSUPD

Claire VanDeventer, News Editor
August 18, 2026
Collegian | Alli Adams

Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available.

Colorado State University Public Safety issued an alert at 8:40 a.m. Aug. 18 warning that CSU Police had been notified of a bear sighting on CSU’s Main Campus in Fort Collins.

A later alert indicated that as of 10:40 a.m., the bear was safely secured and will be removed from campus and that operations may continue as normal.

An advisory was published the previous day stating the police had “received reports of a bear on Main Campus” were unable to locate the animal. The advisory encouraged anyone who saw a bear to not approach, follow, feed or interact with it, and to contact CSUPD.

On Aug. 18, the bear was originally spotted near Eddy Hall, and another alert at 9 a.m. stated that CSUPD was coordinating the safe removal of the bear, and that anyone on campus should avoid the area.

The alert explained the possible reason for the bear’s appearance on campus, citing observations by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

“Colorado Parks and Wildlife has noted noted higher numbers of bear sightings this season due to ongoing drought conditions and a lack of natural food sources like berries forcing bears into urban areas in search for calories before hibernation,” the alert reads.

All additional bear sightings should be reported to CSUPD at 970-491-6425.

Reach Claire VanDeventer at news@collegian.com or on social media @RMCollegian.

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About the Contributors
Claire VanDeventer
Claire VanDeventer, News Editor
Claire VanDeventer is a third-year student double majoring in political science and economics with a minor in Spanish. She is thrilled for the opportunity to step into the role of news editor for The Collegian in the 2026-27 academic year.  The Collegian was the first organization to welcome VanDeventer when she started her freshman year at Colorado State University. Since then, she has developed a passion for telling the stories that often go untold and bringing greater visibility to the people and communities behind the issues making headlines. She has primarily worked on the news desk, focusing on a people-centered approach to reporting, featuring individual experiences and perspectives to examine the broader issues affecting students and residents across campus and the Fort Collins community.  Her professional experiences outside of The Collegian include roles within nonprofit organizations, local government, the United States House of Representatives and more, all of which have shaped her academic interests and perspectives on the role of media. Outside of the newsroom, VanDeventer enjoys reading, fitness, spending time with friends and family and experimenting with new coffee recipes and brewing methods. Whether she’s trying new coffee grounds or chasing a story, she is always eager to explore new ideas and experiences.  Whether VanDeventer ultimately pursues a full-time career in journalism after CSU remains uncertain. What is certain, however, is the impact The Collegian has had on her collegiate experience. Her time in the newsroom has forever opened her eyes to the power of storytelling, the responsibility of reporting and the importance of giving people a platform for their voices to be heard.
Alli Adams
Alli Adams, Design Director
Alli Adams is The Collegian’s first design director in several years, and she is incredibly grateful and inspired by her peers, friends and family. In her third year at the paper and second year in charge of Collegian illustrations, she’s determined to carry on the tradition of keeping the paper organized and visually appealing, creating fun doodles and inspiring more colorful articles.  As the design director, Adams oversees both illustration and page design. In this role, she exchanges innovative ideas with her fellow editors and collaborates with a team of extremely talented artists and designers. In charge of the final print layout, weekly comics and creating some illustrations herself, she is always hunched over an Adobe product and couldn’t be happier. She hopes to find herself in the realm of concept art, specifically for video games, within the next five years. But as of now, she can be found brainstorming the next layout, playing her favorite games or working on her passion projects. As an electronic arts and graphic design major, she truly found herself right at home in her position and plans to create many more silly designs and pages. She couldn’t be prouder when watching the newest edition hit the stands, and nothing makes her smile more than people getting a good chuckle out of her jokes. She promises to keep at it until her hands give out.