Trapped bear wrecks vehicle interior before police rescue in Alaska

An adventurous black bear trashed a locked car interior in Alaska before police stepped in.

A black bear wandered into an unlocked family vehicle in Juneau, Alaska, becoming locked inside and wrecking the cabin. Local police eventually intervened to release the animal. Rising wildlife encounters in the area are linked to heavy snowfall and delayed spring conditions.

• The locationJuneau, Alaska.
• The causeIncreased bear and human encounters linked to heavy snow and late springs.