A Colorado fire department chased a small bear out of a second-story apartment during the early morning hours, as the bear was rummaging through the fridge.
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No one – including the bear – was believed to have been hurt in the freaky operation in Eagle County, Colorado, which is also home to coyotes and mountain lions.
The resident had locked himself in his bedroom “until the bruin could be encouraged to vacate the premises”, according to the video’s caption.
Bear and human encounters are becoming more common as urban sprawl infiltrates bear habitat.
About a half dozen firefighters and deputies responded, at first yelling to scare the bear.
The group of firefighters dressed head-to-toe in protective gear are seen gathering around the front door of the apartment as the bear edges out.
The bear ran to daylight and escaped with a quick pivot to its right that would have made Walter Payton proud. They also recommended taking care to make sure garbage and pet food aren’t accessible or left out to attract bears.
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It’s not clear how the bear got into the second floor apartment, but bears can climb, and a door might have been left ajar, authorities said.
