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

Uninvited Guest Beneath the House

• 🐻 A homeowner in Altadena discovered a 500-pound black bear has taken up residence in the crawl space beneath his home.
• surveillance cameras captured the bear moving in and out of the crawl space as if it owned the property.

Startling Encounter

• 😨 The homeowner, Ken, had a close call when he went to change batteries on his security camera and heard a noise from the crawl space, leading him to believe it was a "monster."
• 😱 He described the bear as having eyes close together, a big wide head, and was unsure what he was looking at initially.

Living in Fear

• ⚠️ Ken is now living on edge, unsure when the bear will appear next, and feels unsettled knowing he's sharing his property with such a large animal.
• 🏠 Law enforcement advised him to stay indoors for safety, but he wants the bear removed.

Seeking Removal

• 🏞️ Ken reached out to California Fish and Wildlife to capture and remove the bear, but was informed they were closed for the holidays.
• 🎄 He expressed a desire to get rid of the bear before Christmas, preferring it gone over any holiday gifts.
• 🔒 Until the bear is removed, Ken plans to continue staying indoors.