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Watch this black bear find its zen moment as it enjoys a mud soak at Colorado park

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

A black bear found a cool spot to relax and get its zen on a muddy pond in Colorado.

The bear was spotted on a trail cam May 24 at Roxborough State Park, the park said in a June 3 tweet.

This bear, however, seemed to have found a private spot to soak away from all of the hoomans,” the park wrote.

A video shows the bear soaking in the water on its back and taking a moment to smell its paws before plunging back into the water.

At one point, the animal moves across the pond, turns on its side and splashes in the water.

lol hot tub bear!” one person tweeted.

The bear is likely at least 5 years or older, Kara Van Hoose, a spokesperson for Colorado Parks and Wildlife told McClatchy News.

Bears in Colorado become more active from mid-March to early November.

Roxborough State Park, which spans almost 4,000 acres, is about 20 miles south of Denver.

What to do if you see a bear

Bear attacks in the U.S. are rare, according to the National Park Service. In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.

There are steps people can take to help prevent a bear encounter from becoming a bear attack.

  • Identify yourself: Talk calmly and slowly wave your arms. This can help the bear realize you’re a person and nonthreatening.

  • Stay calm: Bears usually don’t want to attack; they want to be left alone. Talk slowly and with a low voice to the bear.

  • Don’t scream: Screaming could trigger an attack.

  • Pick up small children: Don’t let kids run away from the bear. It could think they’re small prey.

  • Hike in groups: A group is noisier and smellier, the National Park Service said. Bears like to keep their distance from groups of people.

  • Make yourself look big: Move to higher ground and stand tall. Don’t make any sudden movements.

  • Don’t drop your bag: A bag on your back can keep a bear from accessing food, and it can provide protection.

  • Walk away slowly: Move sideways so you appear less threatening to the bear. This also lets you keep an eye out.

  • Again, don’t run: Bears will chase you, just like a dog would.

  • Don’t climb trees: Grizzlies and black bears can also climb.

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