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Yahoo
27-05-2025
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Massive Bear Plummets Through Kentucky Home's Ceiling and Ends Up on the Kitchen Stove
On May 21, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement responded to a call about a black bear inside a home's kitchen Authorities found the large bear curled up on the home's stove when they arrived The agency believes the bear ended up in the kitchen after falling through the ceiling aboveA wild bear in Kentucky unexpectedly moved from the outdoors to the middle of a person's kitchen. According to a May 25 Facebook post from Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement, the agency responded to a report of a black bear inside a residence around 5 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21. When game warden Derick Creech arrived on the scene and stepped inside the home, he found the bear sitting nonchalantly on top of the stove in the kitchen. The sight was a surprise to officials, who aren't unfamiliar with bear encounters, but are new to finding bears making themselves comfortable on top of the oven. "After taking a look around, it was determined that the bear had climbed up a ladder outside and squeezed through an opening into the attic," the post from the agency read. "The bear then fell through the ceiling into the residence below." Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement posted photographic evidence of the unusual moment on Facebook. One photo shared by the agency shows a large hole in the home's ceiling, and another shows the bear bent under a cabinet to sit on top of the stove. According to the post, Creech enlisted the help of a deputy from the Bell County Sheriff's Office, and the two officials ran "the bear out through an open door." According to the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife site, black bears will occasionally be found around houses or other "human dwellings," where they seek out food attractants like trash or food for domestic pets. Black bears generally avoid people unless they've become used to accessing human food. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "The best thing to do is identify the attractant and remove the source. Bears will move on after realizing there is no food to be obtained," the site shared on how to avoid bear encounters. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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Bear found sitting on stove in home after crashing through ceiling
A black bear crashed through the ceiling of a home in southeastern Kentucky last week and ended up on top of a stove, state wildlife officials said. Photos show the furry intruder perched on top of the stove in the kitchen, where a warden and local sheriff's deputy discovered the animal before chasing it from the property through an open door. The incident happened at a Bell County residence last Wednesday at around 5 a.m., according to the law enforcement branch of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. "After taking a look around, it was determined that the bear had climbed up a ladder outside and squeezed through an opening in the attic," the department said in a Facebook post. "The bear then fell through the ceiling into the residence below." Another photo, taken inside the house, showed a square-shaped hole in the ceiling where the bear apparently burst through as it fell. Officials did not estimate the size of the bear or say whether the animal was injured. Following a gradual population decline in the region, black bears have returned to Kentucky over the last two decades and are inhabiting the state in increasing numbers, according to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, which says the animals are primarily found in eastern areas. Wildlife officials also note that black bears are typically elusive and tend to avoid humans unless they have been exposed to sources of human food. That and their curiosity mean seeing bears near places where people live "is relatively common" in parts of Kentucky, the Fish and Wildlife department writes on its website. "Bears have an incredible sense of smell and are likely being lured by some type of food attractant. These attractants typically include garbage, pet food, and birdfeeders," the site reads. "The best thing to do is identify the attractant and remove the source. Bears will move on after realizing their is no food to be obtained." Trump delivers Memorial Day remarks at Arlington National Cemetery Expectant mothers with lupus have better outlooks than ever before, doctors say King Charles delivers rare address to Canada's Parliament
CBS News
27-05-2025
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- CBS News
Bear found sitting on stove inside Kentucky home after crashing through ceiling
A black bear crashed through the ceiling of a home in southeastern Kentucky last week and ended up on top of a stove, state wildlife officials said. Photos show the furry intruder perched on top of the stove in the kitchen, where a warden and local sheriff's deputy discovered the animal before chasing it from the property through an open door. The incident happened at a Bell County residence last Wednesday at around 5 a.m., according to the law enforcement branch of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. "After taking a look around, it was determined that the bear had climbed up a ladder outside and squeezed through an opening in the attic," the department said in a Facebook post. "The bear then fell through the ceiling into the residence below." A black bear was found sitting on a stove insider a home in Kentucky, officials said. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement/Facebook Another photo, taken inside the house, showed a square-shaped hole in the ceiling where the bear apparently burst through as it fell. Officials did not estimate the size of the bear or say whether the animal was injured. Following a gradual population decline in the region, black bears have returned to Kentucky over the last two decades and are inhabiting the state in increasing numbers, according to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, which says the animals are primarily found in eastern areas. Wildlife officials also note that black bears are typically elusive and tend to avoid humans unless they have been exposed to sources of human food. That and their curiosity mean seeing bears near places where people live "is relatively common" in parts of Kentucky, the Fish and Wildlife department writes on its website. "Bears have an incredible sense of smell and are likely being lured by some type of food attractant. These attractants typically include garbage, pet food, and birdfeeders," the site reads. "The best thing to do is identify the attractant and remove the source. Bears will move on after realizing their is no food to be obtained."
Fox News
26-05-2025
- Fox News
Homeowners get surprise visitor when black bear crashes through ceiling onto stove
It was a page straight out of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" when a black bear was found inside the kitchen of a Kentucky home after crashing through a ceiling. The incident happened in the early morning hours of May 21, when a game warden was called to a residence in Bell County regarding a black bear inside the home, according to a Facebook post by the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement page. "Upon arrival, the bear was located sitting on the stove in the kitchen," the department shared. Images show the bear inside the home, curled up on the kitchen stove and a large hole above in the ceiling. With assistance from a Bell County Sheriff's deputy, officials said the warden was able to "run the bear out through an open door." The department said after investigating, it was determined that the bear had climbed up a ladder outside and squeezed through an opening into the attic. "The bear then fell through the ceiling into the residence below," the department concluded. "Can you imagine walking into your kitchen half asleep to make a pot of coffee and there being a bear on your stove," one person wrote in the comments on the images. "Must've been looking for his pic-a-nic basket," another person wrote in a nod to cartoon icon Yogi Bear. "The scary thing is how smart this bear is to figure out how to get in …..not your average bear," another person commented. "Smokey the Bear was just popping in to let you know that "only you can prevent forest fires," another comment read. It was not known if anyone was home at the time of the incident, and no injuries were reported. Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
Bear winds up in Kentucky kitchen: How officials say it got there
BELL COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — You may have been told the tale of Goldilocks trespassing into the home of three bears, but things went the other way around for a Kentucky household on the morning of May 21, when a bear plummeted into a Bell County kitchen. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife posted on Facebook that around 5 a.m., game wardens were dispatched in response to a report of a bear inside a residence in Bell County. 'Upon arrival, the bear was located sitting on the stove in the kitchen,' officials wrote. PHOTOS: Kentucky Air National Guard conducts earthquake response training 'Exercise Grindstone' Irvine woman donates mobile home to family who lost everything in London tornado Bear winds up in Kentucky kitchen: How officials say it got there Authorities said that the bear had climbed a ladder outside the residence and squeezed through an opening in the attic, crashing through the ceiling and onto the kitchen stove. With the help of the Bell County Sheriff's Department, fish and wildlife game wardens were reportedly able to run the bear out of the house through the front door. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
