A persistent bear tenant has been evicted from a California home, but not without a fight! The 550-pound black bear, dubbed '2120' by the local wildlife department, had been living under the Altadena resident Ken Johnson's house for over a month, rent-free. Johnson, determined to evict the unwelcome guest, contacted the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) for assistance. However, the DFW's efforts to trap the bear proved futile, as they accidentally captured a smaller bear instead. After a month of the bear's tenancy, Johnson threatened legal action for negligence and emotional distress. But it was the Bear League, a non-profit organization based in Lake Tahoe, that finally drove the bear away with paintball guns. The bear attempted a comeback two days later, but an electrified mat at the crawl space's entrance deterred it. This unique eviction method highlights the challenges of dealing with wildlife in residential areas, and the innovative solutions that may be required to resolve such conflicts.
