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California Homeowner's Frustration After Bear Occupies Crawlspace for 32 Days

Inside EditionDecember 23, 20251 min388,670 views
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Persistent Unwelcome Guest

  • 🐻 A bear has been living in the crawlspace under a California home for 32 days, leading to significant frustration for the homeowner.
  • 💡 The homeowner, Ken Johnson, has nicknamed the bear "Unbearable" due to the ongoing situation and feels he has found his "forever home."
  • 😩 Johnson describes himself as "at his wit's end," feeling exhausted and unable to sleep well due to constant worry about noises from the house.

Attempts to Evict the Bear

  • 🎬 The bear was previously seen removing a screen to enter the crawlspace and later struggled to exit the tight space.
  • 🎣 A bear trap has been set up by Fish and Game in the driveway, but the bear has not been lured into it.
  • ⚠️ An Inside Edition crew may have accidentally triggered the trap by getting too close, potentially rendering it ineffective due to human odor.

Homeowner's Desire for Resolution

  • stubborn The homeowner is frustrated by the bear's stubbornness and simply wants the "unwelcome tenant" to leave.
  • 🎯 The current situation highlights the challenges of dealing with wildlife intrusion into residential areas.
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