A fully-grown bear has been caught on a Ring camera cooling off in a kids’ paddling pool.
The hefty carnivore was seen nudging its snout towards the device before rising up on its hind legs and showing off its muscular torso.
After taking a dip, it clambered out of the small pool and strolled nonchalantly back into the woods.
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The huge mammal was recorded on homeowner Brian Fowler’s property three times in the same week.
He shared the most recent sighting last Thursday (14 Aug), as reported by What’s The Jam.
“Bears pass through our neighbourhood on a regular basis,” Mr Fowler, of Truckee, near Sacramento, California, said.
“There is no natural water up here, so my bird bath and kiddie pool makes for a good stop for all the animals.”
Mr Fowler lives on the edge of the 1,362 sq m Tahoe National Forest and has five Ring cameras set up around his property.
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The devices have also captured coyotes, bobcats and squirrels, but bears remain Mr Fowler’s favourite sighting.
He added: “It is always a highlight of my week when I capture the bears.
“I was amazed when I saw his actions.”
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