Altadena Homeowner's Struggle with 500-Pound Black Bear in Crawl Space

Bear's Persistent Presence

• 🐻 A 500-pound black bear has taken up residence in a homeowner's crawl space in Altadena for over a week.
• 🏠 The homeowner, Kenneth Johnson, is frustrated and unable to sleep due to the animal's proximity.
• ⚠️ The bear, previously tagged and relocated by wildlife officials, has returned and is refusing to leave its new den.

Expert Intervention Attempts

• 🔬 Wildlife experts believe the bear is afraid to leave due to human activity outside the crawl space.
• 👃 Attempts to lure the bear out using a chemical with a strong scent of caramel and cherries have been unsuccessful.
• 💨 The homeowner also tried flushing the bear out with ammonia spray and blowers, but this also failed.

Future Actions and Concerns

• 📹 A CDFW cell camera has been placed outside the crawl space to monitor the bear remotely.
• 🚫 Bear spray has been advised against due to the potential mess and difficulty in such a confined space.
• 🎣 If the bear does not leave on its own, wildlife experts plan to trap and relocate it.