Community, Wildlife Experts at Odds Over Massive Bear Breaking Into Tahoe Keys Homes
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE (CBS13) — A 500-pound bear that pounces on properties with a craving for food has a community at odds with wildlife officials who want it dead.
The exclusive Tahoe Keys community in South Lake Tahoe has been dealing with bear break-ins for months. The problem is so bad, state officials say killing the animal is the only option.
The big-boned bear has made his habitat around the homes lining the landscape.
"He's always lived his life in that area," said Ann Bryan with Bear League. "He's a well known local."