A bear seen swimming in a pool in California

A black bear swimming in a pool in Monrovia California on Saturday.
@Deepizzaguy (102928)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
January 19, 2023 3:48pm CST
Donna Hargett who is a resident of Monrovia California saw a male bear swimming inside of her swimming on Saturday despite the rainy weather at the same time. The black bear swam a few laps inside of her swimming pool when the bear decided to get out of the swimming pool and he decided to walk back to his home in the forest without causing any harm. The reason Donna did not call the authorities to remove the bear from the swimming pool was because the bear was not making any moves to harm anyone.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
22 Jan 23
He must have been a nice peaceful bear who wanted to swim in the pool.
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@Deepizzaguy (102928)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
22 Jan 23
Based on the story that was told by Donna told the reporters, the bear enjoyed his time swimming in the pool before he decided to leave and go home.
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@Deepizzaguy (102928)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
23 Jan 23
@RubyHawk I do not ever remember a bear having swimming skills myself.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
23 Jan 23
@Deepizzaguy I suppose bears enjoy swimming. I'd never thought about a bear swimming.
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@RebeccasFarm (89873)
• Arvada, Colorado
20 Jan 23
Well he certainly made himself at home.
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@Deepizzaguy (102928)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20 Jan 23
That is very true.
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@celticeagle (167015)
• Boise, Idaho
19 Jan 23
How cute! Glad he just walked back home cause I'd hate to hear of the authorities having to shoot him to put him to sleep and then take him home. That's what I'd hope they'd do anyway. Glad he's okay and had a nice swim with nothing bad happens.
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@RasmaSandra (79892)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Jan 23
The bear was just enjoying a nice swim.
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@Deepizzaguy (102928)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20 Jan 23
Since the bear was a black bear who are known for being tame, the bear just wanted to enjoy a swim and not harm anyone.
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@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Jan 23
That's amazing. I wonder if the bear will return one day for another swim.
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@Deepizzaguy (102928)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20 Jan 23
It is likely that the bear will return to the swimming pool shortly.
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@LindaOHio (178877)
• United States
20 Jan 23
I'm glad the bear was able to get out on its own and wasn't in any stress.
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@Deepizzaguy (102928)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20 Jan 23
I share the same feelings since black bears are usually timid when they see humans.
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@snowy22315 (180840)
• United States
19 Jan 23
He saw a nice pool and just couldn't resist!
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@Deepizzaguy (102928)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Jan 23
I know if I was a bear walking in a rainstorm, I would want to enter a swimming pool as well.
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