A family was stunned to discover four bears prowling their back garden early in the morning.
The cameraman walks to the back door as his partner is heard getting the children ready in the background.
He films three cubs walking behind their mum in the back garden.
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He opens the door and whispers “hola” to the four bears.
The animals look towards the door and promptly turn around to leave.
The encounter took place in the city of San Pedro Garza García near Monterrey in Mexico on 22 November.
Four days later, another bear was spotted hiding behind a tree to avoid being seen by a dog walker in Monterrey.
The clip shows the large animal lurking outside a house in a built-up area as it notices a man approaching with his pet pooch.
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The bear quickly hops onto its hind legs and takes cover behind a tree on the pavement.
The dog walker then notices the bear’s movements and yanks his pet away to give it a wide berth.
He is seen sprinting down the road as the stocky beast calmly wanders off in the same direction.
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One local said: “It’s obvious the cameraperson doesn’t like his neighbour, he didn’t even warn him about the danger!”
Mary wrote: “That guy is still running, I just saw him in Mexico City.”
Bears have been appearing in urban areas in the state of Nuevo León more frequently in recent years, as reported by What’s The Jam.
The Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon said: “Unfortunately, deforestation, uncontrolled urbanisation, and climate change are affecting their food sources in the mountains, forcing them to move closer to towns and cities.”
If encountering a bear, the local authorities advise people to stay calm and keep a safe distance.
They should make themselves noticeable without appearing threatening, speaking in a soft tone and avoiding sudden movements.
They should also slowly back away without turning their back, always keeping the animal in sight.
Bears usually attack when they feel threatened or surprised.
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