24 Feb 2022

'Hank the tank' giant bear wanted by Californian police

From Morning Report, 8:57 am on 24 February 2022

Police in the United States are trying to catch an unusual suspect who's broken into more than 30 homes in Lake Tahoe, California.

The serial intruder is a large Black Bear named Hank the Tank, who weighs a whopping 227-kilograms.

Authorities say the bear burgular's become so accustomed to humans, that euthansia may be the only option to keep the community and bear safe.

Others disagree strongly, saying Hank should be homed at a sanctuary.

BEAR League executive director Ann Bryant spoke to Susie Ferguson.