Video 550-pound bear finally scurries away after wildlife expert crawls under home to flush it out
Video footage shows a 550-pound black bear exiting a confined space beneath a Southern California residence following successful relocation by the BEAR League. (BEAR League)
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New Jersey State Police officers successfully relocated a young bear cub that was discovered alone alongside Interstate 78 on Wednesday afternoon.
Officers from Troop B, based at the Perryville Station, responded around 1:37 p.m. to reports of a solitary cub observed in a ditch adjacent to I-78 East in Union Township, according to a New Jersey State Police Facebook update.
Upon arrival, the authorities found the small bear by itself and in need of assistance.
The cub was safely taken into custody and transported to the station for temporary care before being transferred to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, as stated in the post.
“Thanks to the prompt action of the troopers, the cub is now secure and receiving the necessary attention,” the post added.
A New Jersey State Police trooper took possession of an abandoned bear cub, depicted above, on April 1. (New Jersey State Police)
Images of the rescue quickly gained traction online, with many individuals expressing their reactions to the cub’s diminutive size and appearance.
“It’s under arrest for being excessively adorable,” one commenter remarked.
The cub, shown here, was safely taken in and brought back to the station for short-term care before being handed over to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. (New Jersey State Police)
Others lauded the troopers for intervening to provide aid, commending the authorities for rescuing the vulnerable cub and ensuring its placement in appropriate care.
Fox News Digital had previously covered another unusual bear incident involving a considerably larger animal that was reluctant to depart a California residence.
In Altadena, a 550-pound black bear had taken up residence in the crawlspace beneath a dwelling, where it persisted for weeks despite repeated attempts at removal.
Wildlife officials endeavored to entice the bear out using bait, illumination, and noise, but the creature persisted in returning to the area.
Photographs of the rescue rapidly circulated online, prompting numerous comments regarding the cub’s diminutive stature and features. (New Jersey State Police)
The predicament was ultimately resolved when a wildlife response team employed an unconventional strategy, entering the confined space beneath the house and discharging paintballs filled with vegetable oil to compel the bear’s departure.
The maneuver proved effective, and the bear vacated the crawlspace after weeks of unsuccessful efforts.
Authorities later confirmed that the animal was no longer present beneath the house and that the crawl space had been secured to prevent its return.
Bonny Chu of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.