The Placer County Sheriff's Office is reminding both visitors and residents of North Lake Tahoe to be careful of bears after a woman was attacked in her home.
A woman was attacked by a bear on the 3100 block of North Lake Tahoe Boulevard on June 16. She left her front door open while taking out the trash, and the bear walked into the home while she was outside. She returned inside and came face-to-face with the bear, who scratched her face and knocked her to the ground. The victim was able to get away from the bear and call 911.
Deputies responded to the call and found the bear had crawled up a tree near the home. California’s Department of Fish and Wildlife arrived at the home and took the bear.
The victim’s condition is unknown at this time.
Authorities tell people to leave their house and car doors locked at all times, even if they plan to return within minutes. Do not leave any food, wrappers or crumbs lying around in a car or in an unsecured trash can, since bears have an extraordinary sense of smell and are willing to claw their way into anything to get to the food.
For more information, please visit here:
California Department of Fish and Wildlife: 916-358-2917
California State Parks: 530-525-9535
Nevada Department of Wildlife: 775-688-BEAR (2327)