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550-Pound Bear Settles in Altadena Home's Crawl Space

12/10/2025

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A 550-pound black bear has taken residence in Ken Johnson's crawl space of his home in Altadena, California.
Johnson contacted the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) on November 25 after noticing the bear.
The bear, tagged 2120, remains despite attempts to lure it with sweet-scented lures and ammonia towels.
Wildlife officials are monitoring the situation and planning relocation, while Johnson reports nighttime growls and concern about damage.

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Story summary

A 550-pound black bear has taken residence in Ken Johnson's crawl space of his home in Altadena, California.
Johnson contacted the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) on November 25 after noticing the bear.
The bear, tagged 2120, remains despite attempts to lure it with sweet-scented lures and ammonia towels.
Wildlife officials are monitoring the situation and planning relocation, while Johnson reports nighttime growls and concern about damage.