Yesterday, the large black bear that’s been living under a home since November 2025 has finally been evicted — safely, humanely, and with a whole lot of twists along the way.
After months of updates, false starts, and some not‑so‑big movements, the big fluffy fuzzy den under the Altadena, California home has officially been cleared. (This saga has been a full local‑news epic, complete with agencies, delays, and one very stubborn 550‑pound house guest.)
According to KTLA’s live report, homeowner Ken Johnson had been dealing with the bear for over a month, trying everything from state wildlife interventions to noise tactics — all unsuccessful. The bear was basically living its best cozy life under the house while Ken was… absolutely not.
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Enter The Bear League, a nonprofit from Lake Tahoe specializing in humane bear relocations. They flew down, crawled in, and got the bear out in 10 minutes using the same paintball‑style deterrents wildlife officials had tried. (Ken said he couldn’t even get his phone out fast enough to film it.)
The bear emerged massive, fast, and very much alive — and yes, still cute — before running off unharmed.
But plot twist…
The bear came back that same night — looking half‑asleep and totally confused, like “Ken… you locked me out?”
Thankfully, Ken had already boarded up the crawlspace and installed a shock mat (a mild electric deterrent used for livestock fencing). When the bear stepped on it, he got a little zap, reconsidered his life choices, and booked it.
The bear then wandered around the property, even peeking through Ken’s den window — where Ken’s cat, Blue, bravely hissed at him like a tiny security guard.
While the bear is no longer under the house, the damage left behind is real: ripped ducts, twisted gas lines, and a destroyed crawlspace grate. Ken even had to turn off his gas on Christmas Eve and resort to sponge baths.
The Bear League says this is exactly why they exist — to prevent bears from being euthanized and to teach communities how to coexist safely.
For now, the bear is gone, the home is safe, and Altadena can breathe again… until the next furry neighbor decides to move in.
Drop your thoughts below — would you survive a 550‑lb bear roommate, or would you have packed your bags the second he peeked through the window?
