Bear Tranquilized After Roaming and Eating Trash, Pet Food Near Hansen Dam
10965 Dronfield Ave
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Summary
- A bear was spotted roaming near Hansen Dam in Pacoima on Monday, eating trash and outdoor pet food before being tranquilized and captured around midday.
- No injuries were reported as a result of the bear's morning escapade.
- Video from @user16399163918585 shows authorities wheeling the tranquilized bear into a pen.
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There were no reports of the bear acting aggressively during its romp through the neighborhood.
After its escapade at Hansen Dam this morning, the bear climbed into a tree, took a nap, then ran across a field and into a neighborhood, prompting a nearby school to go into lockdown, per KTLA.
The bear, which had been roaming the neighborhood near Hansen Dam on Monday, was tranquilized and captured by authorities around 12:40 p.m.
Video from @user16399163918585 shows authorities wheeling the tranquilized bear into a pen.
Citizen user video shows a bear eating from a trash receptacle at Hansen Dam. Use caution in the area. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 10965 Dronfield Ave.
There were no reports of the bear acting aggressively during its romp through the neighborhood.
After its escapade at Hansen Dam this morning, the bear climbed into a tree, took a nap, then ran across a field and into a neighborhood, prompting a nearby school to go into lockdown, per KTLA.
The bear, which had been roaming the neighborhood near Hansen Dam on Monday, was tranquilized and captured by authorities around 12:40 p.m.
Video from @user16399163918585 shows authorities wheeling the tranquilized bear into a pen.
Citizen user video shows a bear eating from a trash receptacle at Hansen Dam. Use caution in the area. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 10965 Dronfield Ave.
There were no reports of the bear acting aggressively during its romp through the neighborhood.
After its escapade at Hansen Dam this morning, the bear climbed into a tree, took a nap, then ran across a field and into a neighborhood, prompting a nearby school to go into lockdown, per KTLA.
The bear, which had been roaming the neighborhood near Hansen Dam on Monday, was tranquilized and captured by authorities around 12:40 p.m.
Video from @user16399163918585 shows authorities wheeling the tranquilized bear into a pen.
Citizen user video shows a bear eating from a trash receptacle at Hansen Dam. Use caution in the area. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 10965 Dronfield Ave.
There were no reports of the bear acting aggressively during its romp through the neighborhood.
After its escapade at Hansen Dam this morning, the bear climbed into a tree, took a nap, then ran across a field and into a neighborhood, prompting a nearby school to go into lockdown, per KTLA.
The bear, which had been roaming the neighborhood near Hansen Dam on Monday, was tranquilized and captured by authorities around 12:40 p.m.
Video from @user16399163918585 shows authorities wheeling the tranquilized bear into a pen.
Citizen user video shows a bear eating from a trash receptacle at Hansen Dam. Use caution in the area. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 10965 Dronfield Ave.
There were no reports of the bear acting aggressively during its romp through the neighborhood.
After its escapade at Hansen Dam this morning, the bear climbed into a tree, took a nap, then ran across a field and into a neighborhood, prompting a nearby school to go into lockdown, per KTLA.
The bear, which had been roaming the neighborhood near Hansen Dam on Monday, was tranquilized and captured by authorities around 12:40 p.m.
Video from @user16399163918585 shows authorities wheeling the tranquilized bear into a pen.
Citizen user video shows a bear eating from a trash receptacle at Hansen Dam. Use caution in the area. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 10965 Dronfield Ave.
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Oh no a bear being a bear! Leave it alone
Don’t be the reason these bears get put down . Leave them alone plz 🙏
Please respect nature and let it be PLEASE
@ResedaUser184292025 💚
How are yall gonna complain abt bears when our state flag literally has one 😂😂
Oh no a bear being a bear! Leave it alone
Don’t be the reason these bears get put down . Leave them alone plz 🙏
Please respect nature and let it be PLEASE
@ResedaUser184292025 💚
How are yall gonna complain abt bears when our state flag literally has one 😂😂
Oh no a bear being a bear! Leave it alone
Don’t be the reason these bears get put down . Leave them alone plz 🙏
Please respect nature and let it be PLEASE
@ResedaUser184292025 💚
How are yall gonna complain abt bears when our state flag literally has one 😂😂
Oh no a bear being a bear! Leave it alone
Don’t be the reason these bears get put down . Leave them alone plz 🙏
Please respect nature and let it be PLEASE
@ResedaUser184292025 💚
How are yall gonna complain abt bears when our state flag literally has one 😂😂
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Oh no a bear being a bear! Leave it alone
Don’t be the reason these bears get put down . Leave them alone plz 🙏
Please respect nature and let it be PLEASE
@ResedaUser184292025 💚
How are yall gonna complain abt bears when our state flag literally has one 😂😂