Overview
- Kenneth Johnson of Altadena says a massive black bear has occupied his home's crawlspace since late November, with surveillance showing repeated damage.
- Johnson plans legal action alleging negligence and emotional distress, and he shut off his gas on Christmas Eve after a broken pipe left him without hot water.
- The California Department of Fish and Wildlife disputes that it has stepped back, citing constant communication, limited staffing, and ongoing efforts to assist.
- Earlier trapping efforts caught a different, smaller bear that was released, while officials identify the target animal as tagged bear Yellow 2120 previously relocated about 10 miles away.
- Officials advise sealing the crawlspace and continuing hazing, as Johnson has tried alarms and loud audio while the bear remains on the property.