275-pound bear causes stir at Hansen Dam, runs from rangers but conks out on a wall

California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials captured a bear Monday at Hansen Dam a day after it caused a stir among residents and triggered a police response.

A dramatic scene unfolded Sunday at Hansen Dam Recreation Area, in the San Fernando Valley near Pacoima, as an ursine interloper came too close for comfort to weekend crowds at the park.

In video obtained by KTLA, a large bear could be seen walking close to crowds of several dozen onlookers.

Police and Fish and Wildlife officials were at the scene Sunday, according to KTLA. They were there again Monday when the bear started to move…

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