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Deputies Rescue 3 Bear Cubs From Tahoe-Area Dumpster

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EL DORADO COUNTY (CBS13) — Three little bears, getting themselves into a bit of trouble.

El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies rescued the cubs from a dumpster in Tahoma on Lake Tahoe's west shore.

They used a ladder to get the little guys out, and all three scurried off into the night. As the cubs climbed the ladder, one of the deputies stood back and filmed, saying "you're welcome" to the bears.

The sheriff's office said bears are searching for food right now as they prepare for winter.

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Check out some great video of three bear cubs in Tahoma in the Tahoe area of El Dorado County. A couple of our deputies saw them trapped in this dumpster and put a ladder in it to rescue them. All three made it out safe. Bears are really on the search for food right now as they prepare for winter. x742

Posted by El Dorado County Sheriff's Office on Monday, September 7, 2020

First published on September 7, 2020 / 11:25 PM PDT

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