What is it with bears climbing trees in populated areas? We may never know, but it makes for some hilarious imagery.

The wildly popular “bear on a trampoline” video that made rounds on YouTube forever came to mind as soon as I saw this photo, taken by a photographer for CU Independent in Colorado. Apparently a young black bear climbed a tree near Williams Village yesterday morning, delaying traffic as wildlife officials gathered around to try and get him down safely.

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The bear stayed up in the branches for about two hours before the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department tranquilized him and caught him on some mats; he was then safely moved to a higher elevation.

The incident comes just weeks after a black bear was found roaming around L.A. and had to be tranquilized after he foraged for food in a suburban neighborhood.

And now, for your enjoyment, Bear On A Trampoline.