Video shows black bear walking through Alabama neighborhood
- Deputy Don Nevins encountered a large black bear exploring streets and storefronts in the Lake Tahoe community on Wednesday night.
- The bear likely searched for food to prepare for hibernation, which causes frequent local bear sightings at this time of year.
- Nevins shone a flashlight on the timid bear and called out to it before the animal ran off into the forest.
- Nevins yelled, "Hey big boy!" as the bear, which was roughly 5 to 6 feet tall and not interested in the cop car’s honey, appeared unusually large.
- The police department expects bear sightings to continue daily for now, indicating ongoing interactions between wildlife and the community.
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