Mama bear, cub spotted wandering in La Crescenta neighborhood

A bear cub and a mama bear that were wandering around a La Crescenta neighborhood have left the area, according to law enforcement.

The cub was first spotted in a tree near Crescenta Valley High School at 2900 Community Avenue before 3 p.m., the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said. A mama bear is also nearby.

A bear cub was spotted in a tree near a La Crescenta school on Tuesday afternoon.

After about two hours, the cub climbed down the tree, went down the street about a block and climbed into a dumpster.

The cub rummaged in the dumpster for several minutes and then climbed out to explore a nearby powerline pole. The cub then climbed back into the dumpster for a few minutes.

The cub then started walking around in the neighborhood near Community Avenue. The mama bear also started walking around.

While the bears were exploring, law enforcement was in the area keeping an eye on the bears and residents to make sure they stayed out of each other's way.

After 5:30 p.m., law enforcement lost sight of the bears and cleared out of the area.

Officials said they were seen running toward the foothills and believe the bears will make their way back to the wilderness.