From their bright blue lakes to their snowy peaks, there’s so much to love about the Rocky Mountains. They’re home to ski resorts, stunning views, and thriving ecosystems, but that doesn’t mean every encounter with nature will be as peaceful as a postcard.
On June 9, Colorado resident Sophia had the surprise of a lifetime when a baby black bear opened the door to her home and let himself inside. This curious cub is a familiar face around her neighborhood, but neither she nor the police knew what to do when he got himself stuck in her house. Who could have predicted that the next culprit behind a police chase would be an adventurous baby animal?
@sophiiabooks Story time! #bear
Poor little guy! He’s definitely scared and unsure of what to do, and he’s completely unaware that he’s giving his new human friends the fright of a lifetime. Fortunately, Sophia and the police officer are being gentle with the wild animal, and the situation eventually resolved itself.
Once the little bear calmed down, he went down some stairs and back out the same door he came in. What a relief! No one was injured during the debacle, though everyone was certainly shaken up.
If you ask me, the even bigger relief is that mama bear didn’t follow inside after her baby! That would have been a very different situation, but luckily, Sophia only had to share her home with the little bear she had already seen from a distance. She knew he didn’t want to hurt anyone—he was just scared!
Once back outside, the tiny black bear could continue his normal routine of eating, sleeping, and playing. He’s exploring something new every time Sophia sees him, whether it’s playing with a soccer ball or opening doors.
@sophiiabooks Replying to @user00009353563566569 here’s another vid of him in our yard playing with a ball a few days before he came inside lol! Such a cute and playful little guy 🧸 #bear
Could this baby be any cuter? It’s hard to believe that fluffy babies like this grow up into strong predators that can kill a human, but the harsh truth is that even little cubs like this guy have the potential to hurt someone if scared or provoked. Luckily, everyone kept their distance and remained safe during this bizarre bear encounter, and it couldn’t have gone any smoother!
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