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Story summary
- LAFD rescued a bear and three cubs from a cistern in La Verne.
- The effort, dubbed “Operation Care Bear,” had the California Department of Fish and Wildlife drain the tank.
- After more than 12 hours trapped, one cub escaped before firefighters arrived.
- Firefighters cut a larger opening with a power saw and lowered a ladder.
- All four bears were declared safe around 10 p.m. and released into the wild.
