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Homeowner's Uninvited Guest: A Bear in the Crawl Space
2 Dec
Summary
- A black bear has taken residence in the crawl space of a Southern California home.
- The bear's presence is linked to wildlife displacement after a recent wildfire.
- Homeowner is seeking assistance to safely remove the large animal from his property.
A resident in Altadena, California, is sharing his home with an unexpected guest: a large black bear residing in the crawl space beneath his house. The bear was first documented by a camera the homeowner installed in June after noticing animal damage. This situation arises in the wake of a devastating wildfire that scorched the Angeles National Forest, displacing local wildlife and disrupting their food sources.
This is not an isolated incident, as other local homeowners have reported bears seeking refuge in their properties following the fire. In January, a 525-pound bear was removed from a crawl space, and another was seen lounging by a pool. Wildlife officials advise securing crawl spaces to prevent bears from denning, though hibernation is not typical in Southern California at this time.
The current bear has been seen entering and exiting the property, causing noise and rummaging through trash. The homeowner has reported the bear to state officials, who are working on other incidents but expect to address this situation soon. Faced with a lack of immediate response, the homeowner has humorously considered luring the bear out with dinner rolls and using sandbags.
