Yahoo Sports Huge bear found trapped inside Lake Tahoe car. Watch deputies free it from a distance
A bear got trapped inside a car outside a Nevada home, and deputies seemed to know exactly what to do.
Deputies from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from a home in the Lake Tahoe area about a bear trapped inside a car, officials said in a May 28 Facebook post.
Video shows deputies unraveling some bright yellow twine and tying it around the car’s door handle before yanking the car door open from behind a distant tree.
The bear then hops right out of the car and scampers off toward the woods, the video shows. At the end of the video, photos show the serious damage the bear inflicted on the car while trapped.
“You never know what a call may bring…” officials said in the video’s caption.
“Spring is an active time for our Tahoe bear population and a good reminder to be bear-aware when enjoying the beautiful outdoors,” officials said.
Officials warned visitors to be mindful of food wrappers, coolers, and other food-scented things in cars, reminding them to not to leave garbage outside and to dispose of trash “inside (not next to)” bear-proof receptacles.
“Do not feed the bears! Help keep our wildlife wild for your protection and theirs,” officials said.
“Hope it was a rental car!” someone commented on the post.
“Thank God there is video for the insurance claim,” someone else said.
What to do if you see a bear
Bear attacks in the U.S. are rare, according to the National Park Service. In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.
There are steps people can take to help prevent a bear encounter from becoming a bear attack.
Identify yourself: Talk calmly and slowly wave your arms. This can help the bear realize you’re a human and nonthreatening.
Stay calm: Bears usually don’t want to attack; they want to be left alone. Talk slowly and with a low voice to the bear.
Don’t scream: Screaming could trigger an attack.
Pick up small children: Don’t let kids run away from the bear. It could think they’re small prey.
Hike in groups: A group is noisier and smellier, the National Park Service said. Bears like to keep their distance from groups of people.
Make yourself look big: Move to higher ground and stand tall. Don’t make any sudden movements.
Don’t drop your bag: A bag on your back can keep a bear from accessing food, and it can provide protection.
Walk away slowly: Move sideways so you appear less threatening to the bear. This also lets you keep an eye out.
Again, don’t run: Bears will chase you, just like a dog would.
Don’t climb trees: Grizzlies and black bears can also climb.
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