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Deputies help bear stuck inside car near Lake Tahoe


Deputies help bear stuck inside car near Lake Tahoe

(BNN)-- In Washoe County near Lake Tahoe, a bear discovered itself in a peculiar situation.

In a social media post, Washoe County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to a call of a bear caught inside a lorry parked outside a home..

The video shows officials quickly creating a plan to release the bear that included string, a car door and a prepared deputy.

One of the deputies connected one end of a string to the door closest to the bear prior to creating a healthy quantity of space in between himself and the vehicle.

The video catches the moment the door is opened with a yank of the string and the bear exits its momentary residence.

In the video's caption, officials said, "Spring is an active time for our Tahoe bear population and a good tip to be bear-aware when enjoying the gorgeous outdoors.".

Officials likewise took time to advise the general public of some pointers to assist avoid undesirable encounters with bears..

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" Be conscious of food wrappers, coolers and scented products in vehicles. Avoid leaving food in cars and trucks. Do not leave trash outside, and dispose of garbage inside bear-proof designated receptacles," officials wrote.

However their most important idea?


" Do not feed the bears!".

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