California Man's Frustration Over Bear Living Under His House

Uninvited Guest Under the House

• 🐻 A Southern California man has been living with a 550 lb black bear under his house since November.
• 🏠 The bear has taken up residence in the crawl space of a raised foundation home in Aladena, California.

Challenges in Bear Removal

• 🛠️ The homeowner has contacted the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for assistance.
• 🎣 A bear trap was set up by the department, but it caught a different bear than the one living under the house.
• ⏰ The homeowner has cameras set up and has missed opportunities to seal off the crawl space when the bear emerges, such as on Christmas morning at 4 a.m.

Homeowner's Frustration and Concerns

• 😠 The homeowner is frustrated with the state's efforts, feeling they are no longer actively helping.
• ⚠️ The bear has broken a gas pipe, forcing the homeowner to shut off gas to the house, resulting in no heat or hot water.
• ⚖️ The homeowner is unsure of his legal rights and what actions he can legally take himself to remove the bear.

Official Response and Next Steps

• 💬 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife states they are actively working with the homeowner.
• 🔑 They advise the homeowner to be vigilant and close off the crawl space when the bear is out, which the homeowner finds difficult to do.
• 📹 Current efforts involve monitoring cameras and attempting to seal the crawl space when the bear is not present.