Only In Idaho: Nampa Police Respond to Rescue Bear from Tree

Living in the Treasure Valley is often a 'cool and collected' option. Rarely are there major crimes, major drama, or safety issues.

Yet every now and there, there's something just 'so Idaho' that we couldn't even make it up if we tried.

That is what happened this past weekend--and we're still wondering how on earth it came to be.

Reports of a BEAR SIGHTING in Nampa demanded local police response. Dispatch had heard there was a bear in a local tree and for Nampa, this is unheard of.

Maybe it was a large cat? Some sort of large raccoon creature?

Nope--it really was a bear.

Take a look at this 'bear-y' unique scene in Nampa from the weekend!

Unexpected Guest: Bear Found in Nampa Tree

When police responded to this tree in Nampa, they had to have had some doubts...until they met the bear themselves!

Gallery Credit: Mateo, 103.5 KISS FM

Have you ever seen a bear in person!?

Local law enforcement is constantly working to keep our communities safe and while they never know what to expect when coming to work each day, we can guarantee you that rescuing a bear might be the absolute last thing...

Nampa Police Department briefed the public on Facebook:

We don’t get calls like this everyday in our town! When dispatch received reports of a bear in a tree near Franklin and Birch we were skeptical, but sure enough… So we called on some friends to help us out; after all, we’re city cops! Shoutout to Idaho Fish & Game for their direction, abilities and equipment, and to the Nampa Fire for their willingness to help out. The black bear was brought down from the tree with tranquilizers, loaded into Fish & Games bearmobile and then taken back to the wilderness - far, far away from Nampa.

Nampa's new mascot?? We think there's something to it..

Check out the recap, here:

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You probably already know that Idaho is home to plenty of bears-- but how often do you get to see them? When it comes to baby bears, there are even fewer chances--an encounter with them in the wild could cause the need for an aggressive escape from a looming mama bear.

Idaho Black Bear Rescue does an amazing job of sharing photos and videos from their refuge where baby bears are the stars!

Gallery Credit: Credit: Mateo, 103.5 KISS FM

Intimate Look at Idaho Grizzly Bear Den

It isn't every day that you get to see such a marvel in nature--here in Idaho we're surrounded by it, but sometimes we just don't know what to look for!

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game recently shared some photos of their discovery in the wild and it's so amazing to see!

Gallery Credit: Credit: Mateo, 103.5 KISS FM