Homeowner Discovers 500-Pound Bear Living in Crawl Space

Uninvited Guest

• 🐻 A homeowner discovered a 500-pound bear had made a crawl space under his home its den.
• 💡 The bear removed a barricade covering the hole and squeezed into the small space.
• ⚠️ Despite its size, the bear was able to enter the crawl space, but later struggled to get out.

Second Bear Appears

• 🐻‍❄️ After the first bear eventually freed itself, a second bear was observed investigating the same crawl space opening.
• 🏠 The homeowner, Ken Johnson, had his unwanted tenant for about a week.

Attempts to Evict

• 🗣️ Johnson contacted Fish and Wildlife for advice, who suggested making noise to deter the bear.
• 🔊 He attempted to scare the bear away by blasting an air horn and stomping on his kitchen floor.
• 🚫 These efforts were unsuccessful, and the bear remained in the crawl space.

Expert Advice

• 🥶 Animal experts advise securing crawl space openings, especially as temperatures get colder, to prevent uninvited wildlife from seeking warmth.