Mother bear and two cubs rescued from cistern

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A mother bear and her two cubs were rescued after getting stuck in a water cistern in La Verne on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. Responders removed the animals from the confined space and ensured they were safely recovered.

WHO: A mother bear and two cubs; rescuers responding in La Verne

WHAT: Bears were trapped in a water cistern and rescued.

WHEN: Aug 29, 2026

WHERE: Los Angeles, CA

WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.

How this story developed (showing 4 of 4 earlier reports)

Bear family rescued from water tank in La Verne · Aug 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Mother bear, 3 cubs freed from La Verne tank · Aug 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Family of bears rescued from water tank in La Verne · Aug 30, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Wildlife officials try to free three trapped bears · Aug 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET

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