A bear was wandering around in Pasadena, California, near the Rose Bowl, on Thursday.
The bear got dangerously close to the 210 freeway at one point before it ran away.
The bear was going “yard to yard” near Woodbury, Arroyo and near Cleveland Elementary School. It was originally reported on Washington.
Department of Fish and Wildlife officials were on the scene and working on tranquilizing the animal.
In fact, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. said via Twitter that the animal had a tranquilizing dart in it--but it turns out that it doesn’t.
“Bear does NOT have a dart in it. Wardens will stay on scene until it’s safe in wilderness or action is necessary,” said the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
“Bear is in the channel and safe for now. Hopefully making its way back to open space. fluid situation,” it said. “Dart gun and other non-lethal methods ready to use if necessary.”
Two wardens were on the scene, with more on the way. Safety of the bear, public, and officers are first priority, the department said.
Police urged nearby residents to stay indoors.
On Twitter, locals reacted to the bear.
“He’s entirely too close..,” one user wrote.
“Reports of a bear in Pasadena near the Rose Bowl! I hope I locked my doors,” wrote another.
Bears are known to frequent the San Gabriel Mountains and foothills.
