A mama bear and three cubs were spotted near a popular Los Angeles hiking spot.
According to footage sent in by a KTLA viewer, the mama and her cubs were out and about near Mandeville Canyon Park “multiple times this week.”
The viewer stated that the bears were not only seen on her street near Mandeville Canyon, but also on an adjacent street. She did not clarify which streets they were.

Mama bear, 3 cubs spotted near popular L.A. area recreation spot. (Viewer footage)

Mama bear, 3 cubs spotted near popular L.A. area recreation spot. (Viewer footage)

Mama bear, 3 cubs spotted near popular L.A. area recreation spot. (Viewer footage)
Video submitted by the same viewer shows the mama bear rummaging through a garbage can on the side of a residence around 4:50 a.m. Friday. She left after finding nothing inside that she wanted.
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Further footage shows mama and her three cubs walking down a sidewalk.
The viewer recommended that people who live, hike and bike in the area be on the lookout for the bears.
For tips on how to prevent conflicts between humans and bears, visit the California Department of Fish and Wildlife website.
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