Cheeky bear wanted to cool down amid heatwave and took a dip in someone's pool

Even though the temperatures in the country are not at all summery at the moment, summer is showing its best side in other parts of the world. In Burbank, California, a bear has been particularly clever about its cooling down method.

Fresh water should provide cooling

A blistering heat has some parts of the world firmly in its grip, and even parts of the US are not spared record temperatures. Not only the inhabitants are suffering, but also many animals.

To make the high temperatures a little more bearable (see what we did there?) for a moment, a bear near the Verdugo Mountains has come up with something very special and decided to do the same as humans. So he relaxed and made himself comfortable in a pool.

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The relaxed bear disappeared on its own

Unfortunately, it could not make itself comfortable in there for very long. As Metro reports, police officers discovered the animal, but it fled when it realised it was being watched.

It's not the first time a bear has ventured very close to a house, sometimes even exploring kitchens with curiosity. If you are ever unexpectedly confronted by a bear, Planet Wissen advises you not to make any frantic movements or even run away. The best thing to do is to 'walk backwards slowly and speak loudly'.

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This article has been translated from Gentside DE.

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Metro: Bear escapes un-bearable heat by cooling off in a jacuzzi

Planet Wissen: Verhaltensregeln im Reich der Bären