Wildlife officials reported the successful rescue of a 525-pound bear from beneath a home in Altadena, which had been evacuated due to the Eaton fire. Kevin Howells, an environmental scientist, spearheaded the rescue that took nearly a day, as the bear needed to be removed for power restoration. A trap was set, and the bear was safely captured, transported to Angeles National Forest, and released after a welfare check and GPS collaring. The incident highlights the importance of preventing bears from accessing property in bear-populated areas.
"In the foothills of bear country, it's important to close crawl spaces with bear-proof material in advance of winter months to discourage bears from denning and damaging property."
Kevin Howells, an environmental scientist, spent nearly a day leading a rescue team's successful effort to remove the bear safely from the home.
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