In the Lake Tahoe region of California, a well-known and “extremely food-habituated” 500lb female black bear named "Hank the Tank" has been successfully captured by wildlife authorities after more than a year of evading them.

Notorious 'Hank the Tank' bear captured in California's Lake Tahoe region

In the latest revelation, DNA reports have shown that the 500-pound black bear nicknamed Hank the Tank is not one single bear. They are at least three not-so-little bears who have damaged more than 30 properties.

DNA reveals that ‘Hank the Tank’ is not a single bear but three bears

California police is looking for a 500-pound notorious bear known by residents as 'Hank the Tank' for breaking into homes. According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), it has caused extensive damage at 33 properties and forcefully entered at least 28 homes.

California police is looking for this 500-pound notorious bear for breaking into homes

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Notorious 'Hank the Tank' bear captured in California's Lake Tahoe region

DNA reveals that ‘Hank the Tank’ is not a single bear but three bears

California police is looking for this 500-pound notorious bear for breaking into homes