AT THE GOLDEN ONE CENTER. A BEAR DESTROYED THE INSIDE OF A VEHICLE IN THE TAHOE AREA. WOW. TAKE A LOOK. THIS WAS IN INCLINE VILLAGE ON THE NEVADA SIDE. THE WASHOE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SAYS THE OWNER FOUND THE BEAR TRAPPED INSIDE THE CAR. THEY OPENED THE CAR DOOR AND THAT’S WHEN THE BEAR RAN OFF. BUT YOU CAN SEE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE INSIDE. YEAH. OFFICIALS WARN YOU NOT T
Bear trapped inside car in Nevada causes major damage before escape
Updated: 10:00 AM CDT Apr 16, 2026
A bear trapped inside a vehicle in Incline Village, Nevada, caused significant damage before running off, according to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said the vehicle’s owner found the bear inside and opened the car door, allowing it to escape. Officials shared images of the damage and warned residents not to leave food in their cars, to lock their doors, and to close windows to prevent similar incidents.
A bear trapped inside a vehicle in Incline Village, Nevada, caused significant damage before running off, according to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office said the vehicle’s owner found the bear inside and opened the car door, allowing it to escape.
Officials shared images of the damage and warned residents not to leave food in their cars, to lock their doors, and to close windows to prevent similar incidents.