Tahoe and the Three Bears - A True Tahoe Tale
This blog was written by Eydie Scher about her close encounter with a family of bears. Thanks Eydie.
Once upon a time in the year 2006, there were three bears, a momma bear, and two big brown bear cubs. Jordan, Alli, G-ma and their dog, Dazzy were walking back from Chambers Landing on the west shore of Lake Tahoe.
Suddenly, without warning, there was a bloodcurdling scream. It's G-ma. She spies two bears walking on top of a fence and one poking its head through the bottom. The bears were looking back at this strange screaming creature. “Stop G-ma!” yells Jordan. He and Alli grab her and back her up to safety. The three humans, the dog, and the three bears stare at each other. Jordan holds tight to Dazzy's leash.
Soon, more humans emerge on the scene. Alli, Jordan and G-ma are mesmerized by the antics of the 3 bears. Momma bear is on the dumpster foraging for food. We name her Big Bertha Bear. The cubs are Betsy and Benji bear. They playfully put on a show.
One thing is missing. Jordan, Alli and G-ma quickly walk home and return with a camera. Momma bear is walking the fence. Pictures are quickly snapped. Jordan, Alli and G-ma are very excited. Jordan and Alli have never seen bears up close and not in a zoo. They look so cuddly. The kids warn G-ma not to even think about it.
Later that afternoon, they are taking a walk around the block. Another scream. This time, the missing family member is spotted. Poppa bear is hanging out in the middle of the street. He eyes the humans suspiciously. He parades around nearby houses. He is named Bubba Bear because of his enormous size. His attention is locked on a huge raccoon. Ricky Raccoon is 3 feet long. He has those tell-tale circles around his eyes. Will they fight? They circle each other. Around and around they go. Cautiously, the humans watch. The raccoon slowly slinks away. But look! Bertha, Betsy and Benji are running towards Poppa Bear. The bear family is reunited, all four of them. Together they stalk away and disappear into the forest of trees.
Jordan, Alli and G-ma return home and take in the pumpkin that was on the porch. They love seeing the bears, but do not want them visiting in the house.
Once upon a time in the year 2006, there were three bears, a momma bear, and two big brown bear cubs. Jordan, Alli, G-ma and their dog, Dazzy were walking back from Chambers Landing on the west shore of Lake Tahoe.
Suddenly, without warning, there was a bloodcurdling scream. It's G-ma. She spies two bears walking on top of a fence and one poking its head through the bottom. The bears were looking back at this strange screaming creature. “Stop G-ma!” yells Jordan. He and Alli grab her and back her up to safety. The three humans, the dog, and the three bears stare at each other. Jordan holds tight to Dazzy's leash.
Soon, more humans emerge on the scene. Alli, Jordan and G-ma are mesmerized by the antics of the 3 bears. Momma bear is on the dumpster foraging for food. We name her Big Bertha Bear. The cubs are Betsy and Benji bear. They playfully put on a show.
One thing is missing. Jordan, Alli and G-ma quickly walk home and return with a camera. Momma bear is walking the fence. Pictures are quickly snapped. Jordan, Alli and G-ma are very excited. Jordan and Alli have never seen bears up close and not in a zoo. They look so cuddly. The kids warn G-ma not to even think about it.
Later that afternoon, they are taking a walk around the block. Another scream. This time, the missing family member is spotted. Poppa bear is hanging out in the middle of the street. He eyes the humans suspiciously. He parades around nearby houses. He is named Bubba Bear because of his enormous size. His attention is locked on a huge raccoon. Ricky Raccoon is 3 feet long. He has those tell-tale circles around his eyes. Will they fight? They circle each other. Around and around they go. Cautiously, the humans watch. The raccoon slowly slinks away. But look! Bertha, Betsy and Benji are running towards Poppa Bear. The bear family is reunited, all four of them. Together they stalk away and disappear into the forest of trees.
Jordan, Alli and G-ma return home and take in the pumpkin that was on the porch. They love seeing the bears, but do not want them visiting in the house.
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