A young black bear was found relaxing on a restroom countertop at a lodge in Montana.
Staff and guests at Buck’s T-4 Lodge in Big Sky were shocked to find the adorable animal sleeping on the countertop of the women’s bathroom.
Co-owner and general manager of the lodge, David O’Connor, said to CNN that they heard a suspicious noise that triggered an investigation in the area. They discovered the yearling bear resting across the sink.
“We heard a bit of a racket in the lobby … Sure enough, the bear had found a window with enough of an opening to get into the ladies’ room by the lobby,” O’Connor said.
“The bear wasn’t able to get himself back out as the window was too high, but he was real comfortable there,” he added. “He just hung out on the counter where it was cool, and literally went to sleep.”
The owner shared a video of the hilarious moment, which shows the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) safely taking the animal from the bathroom.
Officials will relocate the cute bear and release him back into the wild.
“Once the bear was tranquilized and asleep, (wildlife officials) checked its vitals, did some basic medical checks to make sure he was healthy, and healthy enough to be transported,” O’Connor said to CNN.
The FWP said in a statement: “With the arrival of autumn, bears are increasingly active and searching for food sources … Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is reminding the public to secure food attractants and Be Bear Aware.”
They also said that Montana is “bear country with populations of grizzly and black bears” that become “increasingly active in the fall months seeking food before denning season.”
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