Was he looking for Goldilocks? Police shoot dead a BEAR that barreled thought the front door of Alaska home

By SNEJANA FARBEROV

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Alaska authorities say they have shot and killed a black bear that lumbered through the front door of a home in the state's capital while people were inside.

Juneau police say in statement Saturday that the residents were on the first floor, the same level where officers spotted the bear in the two-story home in the city's downtown.

Police say the bear appeared briefly in a doorway, and an officer fired a shotgun twice at the animal.

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Furry trespasser: Police in Juneau, Alaska, have shot and killed a black bear that lumbered through the front door of a home

Furry trespasser: Police in Juneau, Alaska, have shot and killed a black bear that lumbered through the front door of a home

It ran behind the home and was later found dead.

The bizarre home invasion took place at around 2pm Saturday in the 400 block of Rawn Way in Juneau.

According to Sgt Chris Gifford, the unwelcome guest came in through the front door. The doorknob didn't work, so the door could be pushed open easily, KTUU reported.

Until police arrived on the scene, the furry intruder remained on the first floor of the two-story residence not far from the inhabitants of the house.

Mighty hunters: Police officers responded to the home on Rawn Way and fired on the bear twice from a shotgun

Mighty hunters: Police officers responded to the home on Rawn Way and fired on the bear twice from a shotgun

After the bear was shot dead, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game was notified and took the critter's carcass.

Police say besides the bear, no one was hurt and there was no significant damage to the propeorty.

Last week, a bear tried to break into a kitchen in Sitka, south of Juneau, after the homeowner baked a pizza.

Bears often turn up in the most unlikely of places in Alaska.

Last Saturday, a minor league baseball game had to be halted in Juneau when a bear showed up near the field.

A minor league baseball game had to be halted in Juneau when a bear showed up near the field

A minor league baseball game had to be halted in Juneau when a bear showed up near the field


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