The bear is well-known in the area and is now wanted by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. A spokesperson said last week the bear had damaged dozens of homes and was responsible for more than 150 calls.
— a 500-pound black bear that has broken into dozens of homes in the area. So on Wednesday, the police department had a message for concerned callers: "Please stop calling SLTPD to give your opinions about Hank." titled "Hank The Tank: PSA," the police department implored people to stop contacting them about the bear.
"Our dispatchers are being inundated with these calls about Hank," police said. "It's affecting their ability to give their full attention to emergency calls. "by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. A spokesperson said last week the bear had damaged dozens of homes and was responsible for more than 150 calls.
Locals are contemplating whether to have the bear killed, which some believe may be the only option at this point. But on Wednesday, police stressed that "no one wants to see him euthanized." "Our local wildlife agencies are working together to find the best option for Hank," they wrote. "They are searching for an option that will be good for Hank's mental/physical health, and the safety of our local residents."
South Lake Tahoe Police said they "never expected" such widespread reaction to Hank, which has included
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