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500-pound bear known as "Hank the Tank" breaks into another Lake Tahoe home: "Lost all fear of people"
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A 500-pound bear broke into a home in South Lake Tahoe on Friday — and it isn't the first time. The bear, known as "Hank the Tank," has broken into dozens of homes in the area and become quite a problem for locals, CBS Sacramento reports.
Locals are contemplating whether or not to have the bear killed, as they believe it may be the only option at this point.
The bear is well-known and now wanted by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. A spokesperson said the bear has damaged dozens of homes and is responsible for more than 150 calls.
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