Family of bears cool off in California pool: ‘They can take a dip whenever’

Animals were strolling through the backyard of a house when they decided to take a bit of a swim in the pool

As southern California warms up this month, everyone is looking to soak up the sun while staying cool - even the bears.

A family of bears in Monrovia, about 30 minutes from Los Angeles, took a stroll through a backyard on Monday afternoon, exploring their surroundings and investigating a pool. Video captured by the home's occupant Rick Martinez showed a bear and her cubs roaming the property and scratching a tree. At one point the adult bear hopped into the pool and went for a swim while two tiny cubs watched on curiously.