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Massive 500-Pound Black Bear Takes Up Residence Under Altadena Home

KTLA 5December 1, 20252 min4,852 views
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Uninvited Guest Under the House

  • 🐻 A homeowner in Altadena is sharing his home with a 500-pound black bear that has taken up residence in his crawlspace.
  • 🏠 The bear has been observed coming and going for months, but has been consistently staying beneath the home for nearly a week.
  • πŸ”Š The homeowner has tried to get the bear to leave by making noise, but it only retreats for about 20 minutes each night.

Wildlife Agency Advice and Homeowner Frustration

  • πŸ’‘ California Fish and Wildlife officials have advised the homeowner to use rags soaked in ammonia and make loud noises to try and drive the bear out.
  • 🚫 However, the homeowner expressed frustration, stating that wildlife officials no longer tranquilize and relocate bears as they might have in the past.
  • 🚧 The bear has been seen peeking out, snarling, and making a hissing sound, making the homeowner feel uneasy knowing the large animal is directly beneath his living space.

Bear Encounters in the San Gabriel Foothills

  • ⛰️ Experts suggest that bears seeking a warm place to rest during colder weather might be the reason for these intrusions.
  • πŸ—“οΈ This is not an isolated incident; similar situations involving bears living under homes have occurred in Sierra Madre (September 2024) and Monrovia (February of an unspecified year).
  • πŸ₯Ά The homeowner is concerned about the bear potentially hibernating under his house and would prefer to have it removed before spring.
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