A homeowner in Los Angeles discovered a 525-pound bear hiding in a crawl space under his house after evacuating due to wildfires. The bear, nicknamed “Berry”, was coaxed out with a tasty meal and released in the Angeles National Forest wearing a GPS collar.
Key Points
Discovery of 525-pound bear hiding in crawl space
Bear nicknamed “Berry” and released in Angeles National Forest
Homeowner's property boarded up and bear-proofed
Eaton Fire destroyed nearly 10,000 structures and killed at least 17 people
Pros
Bear safely removed from residential area
Homeowner's property bear-proofed to prevent future incidents
Wildlife experts successfully handled the situation
Cons
Destruction caused by Eaton Fire, including loss of life and property