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Homeowner Coexists with 550-Pound Bear for Weeks

12/12/2025

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Ken Johnson, a homeowner in Altadena, California, has lived with a 550-pound bear nicknamed “Unbearable” beneath his house for nearly two weeks.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is trying to remove the bear with a trap filled with various foods, while Johnson finds the smell overwhelming.
He hopes for a peaceful resolution after a year of smoke damage from local fires and disruptions to his photography business.

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Story summary

Ken Johnson, a homeowner in Altadena, California, has lived with a 550-pound bear nicknamed “Unbearable” beneath his house for nearly two weeks.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is trying to remove the bear with a trap filled with various foods, while Johnson finds the smell overwhelming.
He hopes for a peaceful resolution after a year of smoke damage from local fires and disruptions to his photography business.