Southern California is fantastic, with picturesque landscapes and a mix of urban and rural settings. Something is pleasing in the area for everyone, regardless of their tastes. That was especially true for a bear with a taste for some jam. That yearning led the bear to break into a cabin, where his adventures were recorded on the security camera.
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The video, shared by cabin owner Scott Cloutier, doesn’t show how the bear breaks into the cabin. However, the back door is open next to the refrigerator so we can guess. The bear is “bearly” visible as he ambles through the kitchen. He passes out of camera view when a loud noise happens. That was the refrigerator opening.
Some of the footage from Scott’s camera is unavailable. While you can’t watch the bear rummaging through the fridge or sadly cradling the almost empty jar of jam. You can see still images of that here. We can show you the open fridge and the bear tipping the jam to empty it into its waiting mouth.
Fortunately, the video, from September 2, 2024, at 6:40 PM, happened when no one was home. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife says that bears frequently break into human residences searching for food. The animals are preparing for hibernation, which usually begins in October. Although this video is from Southern California, reports of bears ransacking residential areas happen nationwide.
What To Do If A Bear Breaks Into Your Cabin
Bears will rarely attack humans without being provoked. Although it is best to avoid bears, remain still and calm if you encounter one. DO NOT RUN. Talk calmly to the bear while slowly waving your arms. Back away slowly. If you have children, keep them from screaming or crying (yes, we know…). Please refer to the complete safety guidelines the U.S. National Park Service published.
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