Second Bear Spotted in Altadena Home Crawl Space Following Previous Eviction

New Bear Sighting in Altadena

• 🐻 A second bear has been spotted in an Altadena home's crawl space, approximately half a mile from a previous incident.
• 🏠 Neighbors are speculating whether it's the same bear or a new one, possibly with cubs, that has taken up residence.

Previous Bear Eviction

• 💥 Last week, a large, approximately 500-pound black bear was forcibly removed from a crawl space after weeks of occupying it.
• 🎬 Footage shows the successful eviction, with the bear being encouraged to leave the property.

Wildlife Activity in the Neighborhood

• 🌲 Residents report increased bear activity since a local fire, suggesting they are seeking refuge in homes.
• 🐺 Coyotes are also frequently seen in the neighborhood, with some residents expressing more concern about them than the bears.

Investigation and Identification

• 🔍 The state Department of Fish and Wildlife is investigating the new sighting.
• 🏷️ Officials will determine if it's the same bear by checking for tags; the previous bear was tagged.
• 🤝 An animal advocacy group that assisted with the first eviction has reportedly been contacted, but a decision on their involvement is pending.

Homeowner's Privacy

• 🤫 The homeowner of the current bear sighting wishes to remain private to avoid unwanted attention from media or sightseers.