Homeowners get surprise visitor when black bear crashes through ceiling onto stove

A black bear was discovered inside a Kentucky house, mirroring a scene from “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” after it fell through the ceiling and into the kitchen.

The unusual event unfolded in the early hours of May 21 when a wildlife officer responded to a call about a black bear inside a residence in Bell County, as detailed in a Facebook post by the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement page.

“Upon arrival, the bear was located sitting on the stove in the kitchen,” the department shared.

Images show the bear inside the home, curled up on the kitchen stove and a large hole above in the ceiling. 

Hole in ceiling of Kentucky home

The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement discovered a black bear in a Bell County house after it crashed through the ceiling.(Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement)

“Must’ve been looking for his pic-a-nic basket,” another person wrote in a nod to cartoon icon Yogi Bear.

“The scary thing is how smart this bear is to figure out how to get in …..not your average bear,” another person commented. 

“Smokey the Bear was just popping in to let you know that “only you can prevent forest fires,” another comment read. 

It was not known if anyone was home at the time of the incident, and no injuries were reported.

Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to [email protected]

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