Massive bear terrorizes Los Angeles neighborhood
A large bear was spotted in a residential neighborhood in Sunland, Los Angeles, prompting a significant police response. The animal was first seen near Wheatland Avenue and later appeared around Dale Avenue before reportedly leaving the area. Residents expressed both fear and excitement, with some capturing video of the bear climbing a tree.
- ▪A massive bear was sighted in the Sunland neighborhood of Los Angeles on Saturday.
- ▪The Los Angeles Police Department reported the bear was last seen near Dale Avenue after initially appearing near Wheatland Avenue.
- ▪Residents, including children, witnessed the bear, with one neighbor describing it as 'a pretty big boy' and filming it climbing a tree.
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Metro Massive bear terrorizes Los Angeles neighborhood By Zain Khan Published May 3, 2026, 5:26 p.m. ET A massive bear sighting prompted a huge police response in a Sunland neighborhood Saturday. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the animal was first seen near Wheatland Avenue before later appearing around Dale Avenue. 3 A massive bear sighting prompted a huge police response in a Sunland neighborhood Saturday. NBC4 3 According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the animal was first seen near Wheatland Avenue before later appearing around Dale Avenue. NBC4 Officers said the bear is believed to have left the residential area, but stayed nearby as a precaution in case it came back.
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