Massive Black Bear Found Underneath Evacuated LA Home Lured to Safety in the Funniest Way

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Massive ****** Bear Found Underneath Evacuated LA Home Lured to Safety in the Funniest Way

Homeowners across Los Angeles are still reeling from the aftermath of the deadly fires that started in early January, but, fortunately, many stories to come out of Southern California are full of hope, luck, and even a little laughter. We learned about the canine heroes who serached for survivors among the ashes and rubble, and we’ve seen the joyful reunions between pets and their families who became separated during the chaos.

Most recently, one Altadena homeowner and several local ulitity workers were treated to the surprise of a lifetime when they discovered what—or in this case, who—was preventing them from getting back into the evacuated home. It was a bear! The 525-pound

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made himself comfy in the crawlspace of the home during or after the fire, and he proved to be quite stubborn when it came time to relocate him. Fortunately, wildlife officials knew just the trick!

****—imagine discovering this just beneath your home! I wish the homeowner had shared more about their experience and how close they unknowingly came to the bear. Fortunately, it was the

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that discovered the wild animal in the crawl space while attempting to turn the home’s power back on, and no one was harmed during the surprise encounter. Still, it’s safe to say that everyone was surprised!

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As the California Department of Fish and Wildlife explains in a

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, it is always recommended to call the Department in the case of a bear inside any human dwelling. This way, professionals can determine the best way to move the animal without harming them, the space they’re in, or anyone nearby.

Although it took a while to figure out the best way to get him out of the crawlspace, it didn’t take long for wildlife officials to recognize the massive culprit. He is a local troublemaker named ‘Barry’ who is often seen in the same Altadena neighborhood where he took shelter from the fire.

Feeding ‘Barry’ and Bears

Although the massive bear was too large to tranquilize and move manually, officials believed that a bear trap and bait would do the trick. But what bait lured the bear to safety almost an entire day after he was discovered? It was chicken, of course! It took mere minutes for the hungry bear to follow the scent of chicken into the trap, which gives any dog parent a seirous case of deja-vu.

Plain cooked chicken, and even rottisserie chicken can be wonderful for cats and dogs, especially when they’re feeling under the weather. Many carnivorous and omnivorous animals love the smell and taste of poultry, so it’s no surprise that Barry enjoyed his chicken dinner, too. It helped officials transport himsafely to the Angeles National Forest, where he was fitted with a GPS collar and released, so it’s safe to call this grocery run a win-win.

Now that the bear is living safely in the forest, the Altadena homeowner has

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the crawlspace of their home. Consider this a lesson learned for anyone living in bear country: you’re sharing wild animals’ homes, and they may share yours, too!

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