The bear, then just a cub, was first spotted on trail cameras in 2023. His head was stuck in a 5-inch diameter hole in a blue plastic lid, the kind that might be found on a 55-gallon drum.

“We ask that you please do not agitate the bear, try to feed it, or try to take a selfie with it,” Pressnell said. “If you see the bear, you can call us. We are staying in contact with Wildlife.

The situation was paws-tively odd, as bears rarely make their way to the Canyon County area. A black bear was spotted in Middleton, prompting a reverse 911 call.