A black bear was 'evicted' from a Sierra Madre home as city reports more incidents with bears

A black bear was recently "evicted" from an abandoned home in Sierra Madre, California, as the city reports an increase in bear sightings and incidents. Residents had complained about a foul smell emanating from the property, leading to the discovery that a black bear was living there. City Attorney Aleks R. Giragosian referred to the incident as a public nuisance abatement, highlighting concerns over overgrown vegetation and the bear's access to food, including frozen meat found in a shed. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife noted the presence of bear feces inside the home and has boarded up the property to prevent further bear intrusions.

Officials are working to locate the bear, emphasizing that it may return if it remembers the property as a food source. This incident underscores the need for residents to make their properties less appealing to wildlife to prevent similar occurrences. The situation reflects broader issues of human-wildlife interaction, particularly in areas where urban development encroaches on natural habitats. Residents are encouraged to take preventative measures to protect both themselves and the wildlife.