Black bear weighing 500lb found in crawlspace in Pasadena, two weeks after Altadena man discovered unfamiliar tenantTwo 500-plus pound black bears have laid claim to homes evacuated during the destructive Eaton fire in southern California.Last month, when Samy Arbid returned to his Altadena home, he found “Barry” – a 525lb black bear – living under the house. This week, another Californian reported a different unexpected visitor living in his house’s crawlspace in neighboring Pasadena: another 500 to 600lb bear. Continue reading...
In January, two incidents of black bears taking refuge in evacuated homes in Southern California were reported. A 525-pound bear, named Barry, was found in Altadena and relocated to the Angeles National Forest using peanut butter and rotisserie chicken. In Pasadena, another bear, weighing between 500 to 600 pounds, was discovered in a crawlspace. Wildlife officials were aware of the situation and working on a response. Homeowners are advised to contact wildlife professionals to address such issues and seal crawlspaces. The increase in bear sightings is linked to urban expansion, drought, and a growing bear population. California black bears are generally non-aggressive, but homeowners are encouraged to take preventive measures to deter them.
