THE DAILY WIRE · OREGON · 2026-09-20
La Pine Bear Found Guilty of Trespassing, Snack-Related Charges Pending
A black bear was caught rummaging on a resident's deck in La Pine, Oregon, in what this columnist can only classify as a straightforward case of unlawful entry with intent to snack. Video of the incident shows the bear conducting its search with the confidence of an animal that has done this before.
According to the report, the bear was captured on camera going through items on the deck, consistent with a pattern of bears in the region investigating human property for food. No injuries were reported, and the bear reportedly left the scene under its own power, which is more than can be said for most burglary suspects.
This publication has covered a fair number of bear-related property incidents this year, and this one distinguishes itself mainly by its location: a residential deck, not a kitchen, garage, or fire station. The bear appears to be diversifying its portfolio of entry points.
For context on local bear behavior, Webster reached out to Doug, a mule deer who shares the surrounding forest with the animal in question and has apparently crossed paths with it before. His account offers a bit of insider knowledge on the bear's habits.
Wildlife officials generally advise residents to secure attractants like trash and pet food, guidance that, judging by the footage, La Pine's deck-owning population may want to revisit.
“I've seen that bear before, he's got no shame and even less patience, he doesn't even check if anyone's home before he starts going through things. My advice to the neighborhood is simple, bring your bird feeder in at night, because that bear treats an unlocked deck like an all-you-can-eat buffet with no dress code.” — Doug, local mule deer
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