Deputies with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office recently freed a bear that got trapped inside a vehicle near Lake Tahoe, California.
Police were called to a residence in South Lake Tahoe after a call came in about a bear stuck inside a car, officials said in a May 28 social media post.Â
The responding Incline Patrol deputies put their heads together and came up with a plan to safely free the bear.
Video shows a deputy tying yellow rope to the handle on the backseat door of the vehicle and then backing away to a safe distance. Hiding behind a tree, the deputy pulls on the rope to open the door, and out jumps a big brown bear.
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The freed bear runs off into the woods, video shows. Photos at the end of the video show the vehicle interior, which was heavily damaged by the obviously irate bear who wanted to get out.
“Spring is an active time for our Tahoe bear population and a good reminder to be bear-aware when enjoying the beautiful outdoors,” officials said.
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office shared some tips to help prevent “unwelcome bear visits.”
“Be mindful of food wrappers, coolers, and scented items in vehicles. Avoid leaving food in cars. Don’t leave garbage outside and dispose of trash inside (not next to) bear-proof designated receptacles,” the sheriff’s office said.
Above all, “Do not feed the bears!”
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Bear attacks are rare in the U.S., but victims have suffered serious injury and death. The National Park Service has guidelines for bear encounters that may lessen the threat of danger.
“Your safety can depend on your ability to calm the bear,” the National Park Service’s website states. “If a bear happens to surprise you, stay calm. Do not surprise the bear if it’s unaware of your presence.”
The guidelines recommend keeping your distance from a bear and taking pains to…
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