The 550lb black bear was drawn out with paintball guns after it had resided under the home for more than a month
Getting rid of an unwanted houseguest can be difficult, but seldom does it involve a paintball gun and an electrified mat. A 550lb black bear that took residence under a southern California home for more than a month has been removed, KTLA has reported.
Altadena resident Ken Johnson first noticed the bear was living in the crawl space below his home in late November.
“He’s a nuisance and he’s living under my house rent-free,” Johnson told the Orange County Register last month.
Johnson contacted California’s department of fish and wildlife (DFW) about the bear and the agency attempted to trap it to no avail. Instead, they snagged a smaller bear, leaving the 550lb one to remain. After more than a month of the bear’s occupation, Johnson threatened to sue DFW for negligence and emotional distress,” according to KTLA.
