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Play time can happen any time, at least for one pair of bear cubs.
The duo was spotted having a nighttime romp in a California yard, taking full advantage of some man-made devices.
Pioneer, California resident Patricia Hobbs captured footage of the cubs on a CCTV camera in her yard on July 23.
“I checked [my cameras] and saw the bear cubs playing on our ninja course that we have up for our grandkids,” Hobbs told Storyful .
“The one cub really enjoyed the swing. The other one was looking back saying come on let’s go,” she added.
What to do if you spot a bear
Bear encounters can be quite common, especially with black bears, where there have been more than 46,000 human-black bear interactions recorded by the International Association for Bear Research and Management since 2022.
More: Black bears are wandering into human places more. Here's how to avoid danger.
Here are some of the National Park Services' top tips:
- Talk in a low, steady voice and do not scream or otherwise act suddenly.
- Make yourself appear as large as possible.
- If the bear is stationary, move away slowly and sideways while maintaining sight on the bear and avoid tripping. Moving sideways is non-threatening to bears.
- Travel in groups and pick up small children upon sighting a bear.
- If you encounter a bear in your own yard, do not leave the house. Ensure everyone is secure inside before banging pots or making other loud noises to scare the bear away.
- If you see cubs, be extra cautious. Mother bears are very protective of their young. Do not approach, touch or interact with cubs.
Max Hauptman is a Trending Reporter for USA TODAY. He can be reached at MHauptman@gannett.com
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