Mama Bear's Patience: Cubs Stuck in Tree

0:00In Minrovia, a mother bear is showing some serious parenting skills with her two cubs stuck up in a tree. One cub had been wedged near a house for three days straight, while the other tumbled into a storm drain before scrambling out. Now they're both playing in the branches and moms right there keeping watch. Local resident Anna Howey and her dog Loki have been stopping by daily to check on the family. Howey spotted the mom effortlessly climbing the tree to nurse the stubborn cub that won't come down. Soon after, the second cub joined in for some milk, turning a tense situation into family time. Folks in the neighborhood were on edge at first, worried about the cub's cries echoing through the area. Howey mentioned those horrible noises kept everyone alert, but seeing the mom handle it naturally brought some relief. No one wanted to interfere and make things worse. California, Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists are on scene, monitoring closely. They figure the cubs will follow mom's lead and climb down eventually. If not, they might capture the whole family and relocate them to familiar nearby habitat.

1:04For now, that patient mama bear is chilling at the base of the tree, letting nature take its course while the experts stay ready to step in. I'm Cory with the story and you've been listening to California News today, AI-powered local news.