‘We call him ... unbearable’: California homeowner laments uninvited beast

The 550lb bear living under Ken Johnson's home for two weeks is unmoved by lure', with caramel and cherry smells

A hefty 550lb black bear has laid claim to the crawl space under an Altadena home, marking the latest in a series of bear incursions into the Los Angeles community.

On 25 November, homeowner Ken Johnson noticed the bear leaving the crawl space and later contacted California's department of fish and wildlife for assistance removing it from below his home. Despite sweet-scented lures and ammonia-towels, the bear has remained in place for more than two weeks.