Bear makes surprise appearance at California ice cream shop
(KTXL) – A bear made a surprise appearance at a Northern California ice cream shop on Sunday morning, according to law enforcement.
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a call for service at an ice cream shop at Camp Richardson in South Lake Tahoe. When deputies arrived, they discovered a bear rummaging behind the counter of the business.
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office responded to a bear at an ice cream shop in South Lake Tahoe on August 17, 2025. (El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office)
(El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office)
“The deputies could barely believe their eyes as they saw a large bear behind the counter of the shop,” EDCSO said. “With some encouragement, the bear ultimately left, but only after showing interest in the strawberry ice cream.”
“Thankfully, Fuzzy the bear caused barely any property damage, and there was barely any cleanup,” the sheriff’s department added.
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