Overview
- California Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists set up cameras and placed a strong-scent lure to encourage the bear to exit on its own.
- The animal has remained under Ken Johnson's Altadena house for about a week to nine days, according to the homeowner and officials.
- CDFW identified the bear as male, roughly 550 pounds, with tag 2120, previously captured and released about 10 miles away in the Angeles National Forest.
- Efforts to remove the bear are complicated by the tight crawl space and by passersby and media attempting to view the animal.
- Johnson has taped off the property and prepared sandbags to block the opening once the bear departs, as officials advise deterrents to prevent a return.