""We captured the bear today, took his vitals, collared him, gave him an ear tag," said Steve Gonzalez, a CDFW spokesperson, on Monday."
""It's a first-time offender," Gonzalez said, as there were no reports of home break-ins or incidents with people."
A bear caused a stir at Hansen Dam Recreation Area, prompting a police response as it approached crowds. Officials captured the bear the following day after it was seen running in the neighborhood. The bear, weighing 275 pounds and 45 years old, was deemed healthy. After being tagged and collared, it was released into Angeles National Forest. Officials noted there were no incidents involving the bear and referred to it as a 'no harm, no foul bear.'
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