Black Bear — Southern California Residents Shocked as Bears Cool Off in Pools

A large black bear was recently captured on CCTV relaxing in an inflatable children’s swimming pool at a home in the Lake Arrowhead area of Southern California around 2 a.m. on the 30th. The bear filled the small pool entirely, comfortably soaking its body to beat the scorching heat.

Experts note that bears are increasingly wandering down from mountainous regions into residential areas during hot weather to seek relief. Previously, a massive black bear weighing approximately 550 pounds was also found lingering under a residential deck in Altadena before moving on.