EnvironmentQuiet 24d · day 25
Bear family rescued from water tank in La Verne during heat wave
A mother bear and three cubs trapped in a concrete cistern for at least 12 hours were freed by rescue crews amid dangerous temperatures in Los Angeles County.
What to know
- A mother bear and three cubs were rescued from a concrete water tank in Marshall Canyon County Park after being trapped for at least 12 hours during extreme heat.
- Trail runners discovered the bears and alerted rescuers; one cub escaped on its own while crews drained the tank and installed a ladder for the others.
- Officials believe the bears entered seeking water during a heat wave with temperatures reaching 98 degrees in the area.
“It was full of water, so she had to basically stand up and lean on the wall to stay out of the water.”
Jamie Kirk, Runner who discovered the bears · Los Angeles Times
L.A. County Fire Department rescue agencyCalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife wildlife agencyJamie Kirk runner who discovered bears
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