Homeowners across Los Angeles are still reeling from the aftermath of the deadly fires that started in early January, but, fortunately, many stories to come out of Southern California are full of hope, luck, and even a little laughter. We learned about the canine heroes who serached for survivors among the ashes and rubble, and we’ve seen the joyful reunions between pets and their families who became separated during the chaos.
Most recently, one Altadena homeowner and several local ulitity workers were treated to the surprise of a lifetime when they discovered what—or in this case, who—was preventing them from getting back into the evacuated home. It was a bear! The 525-pound black bear made himself comfy in the crawlspace of the home during or after the fire, and he proved to be quite stubborn when it came time to relocate him. Fortunately, wildlife officials knew just the trick!
OMG—imagine discovering this just beneath your home! I wish the homeowner had shared more about their experience and how close they unknowingly came to the bear. Fortunately, it was the ulility company that discovered the wild animal in the crawl space while attempting to turn the home’s power back on, and no one was harmed during the surprise encounter. Still, it’s safe to say that everyone was surprised!…