Watch CBS News

VIDEO: Deputy Rescues Bear From Dumpster In Northstar

NORTHSTAR (CBS13) – Deputies had to help rescue another bear that got stuck in a dumpster near Lake Tahoe.

Wednesday morning, Placer County sheriff's deputies say a bear found himself trapped in a dumpster in Northstar.

RELATED: Deputies Rescue Cub From Dumpster In Tahoe As Mama Bear Watches

Deputies carefully got behind the dumpster and were able to open the door for the bear, who quickly ran off after being freed.

Last week, deputies also filmed themselves rescuing a bear cub that got stuck in a dumpster in North Lake Tahoe. Sgt. Don Nevins was involved in both last week's and Wednesday's rescues.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.