A 550-pound black bear that had been squatting under a Los Angeles home for over a month finally left, thanks to the intervention of The Bear League. Ken Johnson, the homeowner, endured sleepless nights and structural damage caused by the bear's antics. He sought help from The Bear League, a Lake Tahoe-based organization specializing in emergency bear removal. The team quickly acted, using a paintball gun filled with vegetable oil to prompt the bear to flee. After the bear's departure, Johnson took measures to secure his home, including sealing the crawl space and installing an electric mat. However, the bear returned, leading to further action. The Bear League emphasized the importance of securing crawl spaces to prevent such incidents. Johnson, frustrated by the prolonged ordeal, threatened legal action against the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), but they denied the claims, asserting their commitment to helping the homeowner throughout the process.
