In a bizarre twist of fate, a California family found themselves facing an unexpected challenge when a bear broke into their car. The incident took place on Thursday, May 1, in Butte County, where a local resident was woken by the sound of a car horn. Investigating the noise, Amanda Wells discovered that a bear had entered their 2010 Subaru Forester, causing significant damage to the vehicle.
Bear Breaks Into Car California: The Family’s Concern for the Bear
While the damage to their car was concerning, Amanda and her husband Geno were more focused on the well-being of the animal. As they watched footage of the bear desperately trying to escape, it became clear that the creature was exhausted and overheated. For over an hour, the family worried that the bear might suffer inside the car. In the end, it was Geno’s quick thinking that helped the animal escape: using a pellet gun to break the car window, allowing the bear to safely flee back into the woods.
Bear Breaks Into Car California: The Aftermath and Fundraiser
Despite the bear’s safe escape, the Subaru didn’t fare as well. The windows were shattered, and the dashboard had been completely ripped out. Due to financial difficulties, the family had missed their insurance payment, leaving them with no way to claim reimbursement. As Amanda’s primary means of transportation to work and for taking her children places, the loss of the car was a significant blow. In response, she started a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for a new vehicle, with the goal of reaching $3,000. The fundraiser has raised over $2,700 so far.
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