Some Lake Tahoe residents might bear a grudge against a trio of animal home invaders.
The bear, who has garnered international attention, is at least one of three to have caused"extensive property damage" and entered at least 28 homes in search of food around the Tahoe Keys neighborhood in recent months, according to DNA evidence reviewed by California's Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Previously, the department was under the assumption that Hank the Tank was the sole perpetrator, prompting some concerns that the bear should be euthanized. The department said in a statement earlier this month it received 152 reports tied to the bear, who was easily"identifiable due to its exceptionally large size."
At the time, the department said that the bear was"food-habituated," meaning the animal associates people with access to food. People in the community reported that the bear was breaking in through their front doors and garages to gain entry into their homes.The department has said that euthanization is always the last step when mediating human-bear conflict and called on Tahoe Keys residents to take preventive measures, such as"bear-proofing" their homes.
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