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550-Pound Bear Invades Altadena Home, Residents Warned

12/6/2025

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A 550-pound bear has taken refuge beneath the home of Ken Johnson, a resident of Altadena, California, for over a week.
Ken Johnson initially tried to lure the bear out with sweet treats but was unsuccessful.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) uses a caramel and cherry-scented spray to coax the bear out.
Meanwhile, a second bear appeared on Johnson's property, and neighbors are urged to lock crawl spaces to prevent similar incidents.

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A 550-pound bear has taken refuge beneath the home of Ken Johnson, a resident of Altadena, California, for over a week.
Ken Johnson initially tried to lure the bear out with sweet treats but was unsuccessful.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) uses a caramel and cherry-scented spray to coax the bear out.
Meanwhile, a second bear appeared on Johnson's property, and neighbors are urged to lock crawl spaces to prevent similar incidents.