Wandering Around...

- "Montrose freeway-crossing bear tranquilized" by Frank Shyong
- Published on September 9, 2012
- The Los Angeles Times
- http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/09/montrose-bear-tranquilized.html

It really was unexpected when a bear was seen wandering around on the 210 Freeway in Montrose, at 8:30 A.M. The freeway was closed by the California Highway Patrol to prevent the bear from any possibilities of escaping. Though it still managed to get out of the freeway, ending up in a residential area, where it drank water from a sprinkler. Luckily, the bear did not harm anyone. A helicopter and sheriffs were sent out, followed by a canine unity with the administrators of the California Department of Fish and Games, which were spread out to find and stop the bear. It was soon found at Florencita Lane and Montrose Drive. At 10:30 A.M., the bear was sedated and calmed down. Around eleven o'clock it was put in the back of a truck, which was to be taken back to the forest. The bear is now in the Angeles National Forest. It is amazing how quick the patrol is in Los Angeles to help us or to keep us safe. Since this area is close to the Angeles National Park, these bear sightings are usually common. Would you be afraid if you saw a bear wandering on the freeway you were on?