Altadena Homeowner Deals with Bear Intruder in Crawl Space
FOX 11 Los AngelesDecember 2, 20255 min3,670 views
2 connectionsΒ·4 entities in this videoβBear Occupies Home Crawl Space
- π» An Altadena homeowner, Ken Johnson, is experiencing an unusual situation with a bear living in his crawl space.
- πΉ New surveillance footage captured a second bear appearing overnight, attempting to enter the crawl space but being scared off by the resident bear.
Wildlife Department Response
- π Ken Johnson has contacted the Department of Fish and Wildlife, who have provided suggestions for driving the bear out.
- π‘ The department advised using ammonia through the vents as a potential deterrent.
- π« They also explained that tranquilizing and relocating the bear is not a sustainable or effective solution they typically employ.
Homeowner's Concerns and Strategies
- π Johnson is concerned about how to prevent the bear from re-entering once it leaves the crawl space.
- π He notes that the bear's movements can be felt and heard, describing it as the bear rubbing its back against the floorboards.
- π There is a fear that the bear could cause damage to the home's structure or potentially harm someone if it encounters a crowd upon exiting.
Public and Wildlife Interaction
- πΆββοΈ The homeowner's situation has attracted curious onlookers to his property, which he believes may be keeping the bear hidden due to fear of the crowds.
- π² Johnson, who grew up in the area, has seen wildlife before but notes an increase in bear sightings since around 2017, possibly linked to a drought.
- π€ While finding the bear cute at times, he emphasizes the potential danger it poses to people and property.
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Bear SightingAltadenaCrawl Space IntruderDepartment of Fish and WildlifeAnimal DeterrentsWildlife ManagementHomeowner ConcernsUrban WildlifeBear Behavior
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