Overview
- The Washoe County Sheriff's Office said a resident found a bear inside a parked vehicle in Incline Village and let it out by opening a door.
- The animal ran off after the door opened, and the car's interior was left with extensive damage.
- Deputies released photos showing the damage to confirm the incident and alert the community.
- Authorities advised people to remove food, lock vehicle doors, and close windows to reduce the chance of bears getting inside.
- No capture or injury was reported, highlighting a common Tahoe issue where food smells lure bears into cars and raise safety risks.