Perhaps don’t let the bear into the house
Two 87-year-olds on Nevada’s side of Lake Tahoe had a scary encounter with a black bear. First, the bear got into their garage and scratched a gentleman. The bear then followed the man into the house and also scratched the home’s co-owner.
One of the homeowners found the bear as he entered his garage around 4:30 a.m., according to a news release from the department. The man subsequently backed away, but the bear scratched his hand and followed him into the house, the department said.
While in the house, the bear also scratched the other homeowner. Eventually, the bear left the house. Both residents had minor injuries and were released from the hospital, the department said.
The agency is warning residents in areas prone to bears to take precautions to avoid similar scenarios.
Wildlife authorities advise taking precautions to deter bears, such as securing trash and locking doors and windows. I will also suggest that you shut the door behind you as you flee.
Devil advocate here: I’m thinking an 87 year old isn’t going to be able to react fast enough to get the door closed if the bear wants in. He probably didn’t invite the bear. If you are going to live in bear habitat then you need to make plans and for dogs sake don’t feed the bears.
Bear just wanted to visit and make friend with the nice furless bears providing the free buffet.