Altadena resident stunned by bear living under home: 'It roared from underneath the house'

Los Angeles TimesMonday, December 1, 2025 at 11:00:00 AM
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Altadena resident stunned by bear living under home: 'It roared from underneath the house'
  • Kenneth Johnson, a 63-year-old resident of Altadena, was surprised to discover a bear living under his home, which he described as roaring from beneath the house. This unusual encounter has left him wanting the bear to leave his property.
  • The presence of the bear under Johnson's home highlights the increasing interactions between wildlife and residential areas in Altadena, raising concerns for local residents about safety and property damage.
  • This incident is part of a larger trend of bear invasions in Altadena, where wildlife officials are grappling with managing urban wildlife, as evidenced by the recent presence of a 550-pound bear in the area, which has previously been trapped and relocated.
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