A massive black bear is becoming a nuisance to California residents as they hope he will be captured and sent to a sanctuary.
, Hank has been responsible for breaking in more than two dozen homes since the summer while looking for food, leaving a trail of damage behind.
Police said they had used various techniques to keep Hank out of residential communities including loud sirens and dry-firing their tasers to make a clicking noise that bears hate. Ben and Naomi Pascal talk with FOX Television Stations about being reunited with a teddy bear they had lost last year at Glacier National Park., a local nonprofit organization. The league is concerned that wildlife officials might kill Hank instead of sending him to an accredited sanctuary.
"Because he thinks people are his friends...it could turn into a dangerous situation," Ann Bryant, the director of the BEAR League, told FOX Television Stations. "Someone might get hurt.""He hasn’t missed any meals," she added. "We are very concerned with Hank’s size and his comfort level of going into people’s houses.
Bryant said there are other black bears responsible for break-ins in the area but they are now hibernating. She said Hank remains awake because he has been able to find food. has put out tips concerning safety around bears . They said while attacks are rare, people should keep their distance away from the animal. They also advise people to stay calm, try to make yourself appear larger than the bear and not leave food out.
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