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Bear Evades Sweet Trap, Stays Put
20 Dec
Summary
- A 550-pound bear has been living under an Altadena home for over two weeks.
- A bear trap set with sweet scents captured a different bear, not the intended one.
- The bear, identified as Yellow 2120, was previously tagged and released in Angeles National Forest.
A persistent California black bear, weighing an estimated 550 pounds, has taken up residence in the crawlspace of an Altadena home for more than two weeks. The uninvited guest, identified as Yellow 2120, has evaded capture despite efforts by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). This particular bear has a history with authorities, having been previously trapped, tagged, and released into the Angeles National Forest approximately five months ago.
CDFW biologists recently deployed a large metal cage trap near the home, enticing it with cherry and caramel scents in an attempt to capture Yellow 2120. However, on December 16, the trap successfully secured a different, non-target bear. This captured bear, estimated to be three to four years old, was safely released into a suitable nearby habitat the following day.
Despite these efforts, Yellow 2120 remains under the homeowner's residence. Officials note that bears commonly seek warm, safe locations to den around this time of year. The situation highlights the ongoing challenge of managing human-bear interactions in areas where wildlife habitats overlap with residential neighborhoods.
