A black bear climbed into a tree in a southeast Butte neighborhood and has refused to leave for days.
Security cameras filmed the animal carrying a garbage bag through a backyard before taking refuge high above the ground.
Wildlife Teams Deploy Chicken Trap
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks staff arrived quickly to handle the situation and protect residents.
Officials placed rotisserie chicken from Three Bears Alaska grocery inside a trap to lure the bear down safely.
Reporter John Emeigh watched as crews carefully worked to guide the animal into capture.
Relocation Planned After Capture
Authorities intend to move the bear to a rural area once secured in the trap.
Encounters between bears and neighborhoods happen often in Montana, especially when animals search for food.
Wildlife officers regularly step in to protect communities while ensuring bears return safely to natural habitats.
