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Brown Bear Cub Roams Fresno Neighborhood, No Injuries Reported

5/8/2026

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A brown bear cub entered a residential neighborhood in northwest Fresno, California early Thursday morning.
Councilmember Mike Karbassi received a 7:15 a.m. call, thanked the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, which departed Isla Avenue before 10:00 a.m.
Authorities reported no injuries or property damage and urged residents to stay alert and call the department at 559-649-1125 if they see large wildlife.

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Story summary

A brown bear cub entered a residential neighborhood in northwest Fresno, California early Thursday morning.
Councilmember Mike Karbassi received a 7:15 a.m. call, thanked the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, which departed Isla Avenue before 10:00 a.m.
Authorities reported no injuries or property damage and urged residents to stay alert and call the department at 559-649-1125 if they see large wildlife.