Three-legged Bear Visits Family’s Home And Hilariously Steals Something Unexpected

Emma Ackerman

You know, it's not unusual to see wild animals entering homes, especially in areas near the woods or where wild animals live. But there's this one wild bear named "Tripod" who's got a bit of a reputation. He's not a stranger to the neighborhood in Lake Mary, Florida. He often drops in uninvited at people's homes.

Now, people in the neighborhood are pretty used to his surprise visits. But not long ago, a homeowner's security camera caught Tripod sneaking into a house, trying to steal something. What he took, though, will give you a good laugh!

Recently, a family had quite an unexpected visitor on Labor Day. Their yard became the location of an unusual home invasion, caused by a three-legged bear with an appetite for drinks.

One day, Joseph Diglio, the homeowner's son, found himself in an unusual situation. While he was at home with the family dog, a black bear wandered onto their lanai porch, allowing Joseph to meet the animal at a pretty close distance.

Excitedly, Joseph recorded the moment, exclaiming, "Oh my god, I’ve never been this close to a bear."

However, the bear wasn't on a destructive mission. Just like many of us on a scorching summer day, this bear was on the hunt for a low-calorie alcoholic beverage. It walked over to a cooler, skillfully opened it, and helped itself with some White Claws.

The bear picked three White Claws, cracked them open with its teeth, and indulged. Homeowner Josaury Faneite-Diglio shared, "He took three White Claws, drank, and left very happy. His favorite flavor is mango and strawberry."

While Joseph had concerns that the bear might venture further into the house, considering it had already opened the fridge, the bear seemed content with its loot of White Claws and a nibble of the family's fish food. After this peculiar visit, it simply went on its way.

He is definitely quite familiar with the neighborhood and goes by the name "Tripod" due to its three legs. He's a beloved p in the community.

"I was not scared because we know the bear really well. He lives here; we respect their habitat as much as we can," Josaury explained. "Just part of living where we live, honestly."

"We really like him; he’s not aggressive," she added. "He just goes away when people approach him. He’s not harmful at all."

And the family does not hold the bear responsible for the mark on their patio door. After all, when it comes to drinking Claws, there are no rules, right?
However, did Tripod genuinely crave hard seltzers? According to a spokesperson at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Bear Management Program, bears will often investigate food and bite cans to know what's inside. It's unlikely they specifically target alcohol-filled cans; it's more of a random exploration to see what's in there.
But perhaps Tripod is just a trendy, calorie-conscious bear who enjoys a refreshing drink on a hot summer's day. If you love his story, the “like” and “share” buttons are right below! For more interesting stories, visit our Homepage now!