Tahoe snow starts to melt, but not fast enough for these hungry bears

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While the snowmelt is happening in Lake Tahoe, it's not happening fast enough for the hungry bears. Most of the bears that had been hibernating are on the move looking for food, so residents are being warned to keep doors, windows, and cars locked up.

If you're headed to Lake Tahoe, don't leave food in your car. Most of the bears that had been hibernating are up and on the move looking for food.in the coming days or weeks, don't leave food in your car. Most of the bears that had been hibernating are back out and on the move looking for food. The snowmelt is happening but not fast enough in many areas.

"We've had a lot of calls like that, them going up to windows and you know pushing on doors a little bit to see if they can get in. They all know there is food in houses they've known that for years so we're really encouraging people to keep their doors and windows locked," said Ann Bryant ofBryant recently recorded video of a mama Bear known as Jacuzzi and her cubs. A few of the nearly 150 Bears that were under homes this year during hibernation.

"As that melts it's not just the plants and the flowers and animals that are coming back out, it's the litter that's emerging and blooming itself," said Joseph.

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