Black Bear Evicted from Altadena Home After Month-Long Standoff

Bear's Month-Long Residence

• 🐻 A 550-pound California black bear had been living under a home in Altadena for over a month, causing significant distress to the resident.
• 🏠 Despite efforts from state agencies, the bear remained elusive and difficult to remove from its den.

Successful Eviction by The Bear League

• 🤝 The Bear League, a nonprofit from Lake Tahoe, successfully removed the bear without charge.
• 🎯 They utilized methods similar to state agencies, including paintball guns, to irk the bear out of the crawl space.
• ⏱️ The Bear League's operation was remarkably swift, completing the removal in approximately 10 minutes, contrasting with previous unsuccessful attempts.

Bear's Return and Deterrents

• ↩️ Following its initial removal, the bear returned to the property the same night.
• ⚡ A temporary electric mat was installed, providing an uncomfortable shock that deterred the bear from re-entering the crawl space.
• 🏠 The homeowner has since boarded up the area to prevent further access.

Damage and Coexistence

• 💥 The bear caused considerable damage to the home, including ripped ductwork, tampered gas lines, and a destroyed vent cover.
• 🛠️ The homeowner has been without hot water and has had to manage the damage, highlighting the impact of the bear's presence.
• 💡 The Bear League's mission is to educate the public on coexisting with bears and prevent their euthanasia.