‘We call him ... unbearable’: California homeowner laments uninvited beast

The GuardianTuesday, December 9, 2025 at 11:20:23 PM
‘We call him ... unbearable’: California homeowner laments uninvited beast
  • A 550lb black bear has taken residence in the crawl space of Ken Johnson's home in Altadena, California, remaining there for over two weeks despite attempts to lure it out with sweet scents. Johnson contacted local wildlife authorities for assistance after observing the bear leave the crawl space on November 25.
  • This situation highlights the challenges homeowners face in California as bear incursions into residential areas become more frequent, raising concerns about safety for both residents and wildlife.
  • The increasing interactions between humans and wildlife in California are underscored by recent incidents, including a missing man believed to have been taken by a bear, and an elderly resident who encountered a bear in his home, reflecting a growing trend of wildlife encroachment into urban spaces.
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