'He's Unbearable': Bear That Went Viral for Living Under LA Home is Back
'Yellow 2120' has been driven out of other Altadena neighborhood crawlspaces, but he just keeps coming back
TL;DR
- A 550lb bear, tagged 'Yellow 2120', has been spotted again in an Altadena neighborhood, taking up residence under a home's crawlspace.
- Attempts to remove the bear by homeowners, including playing loud music and using a leaf blower, failed.
- The bear previously gained notoriety in November 2025 for living under another Altadena home for two months.
- Wildlife encounters, particularly with black bears, are increasing in Los Angeles county due to urban encroachment on habitats.
- Human-bear interactions typically peak in late summer and early fall, and this year is on track for a record number of reported encounters.