ORLANDO, Fla. — A hungry black bear was recently caught on camera stealing an order of Taco Bell off the front porch of a Central Florida home.
The family's ring camera caught the bear walking to their home in Longwood and snatching $45 worth of Taco Bell off their porch, according to a report from WMKG TV.
The video showed the delivery woman leaving the food behind and, moments later, the bear coming up, picking up the bag of food in its mouth before it walked away.
The bear's victims told News 6 that the bear returned at some point for the drinks.
Uber Eats reportedly reimbursed the family for their stolen treats.
The Florida black bear is the only species in Florida, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The bears can be found throughout most of Florida. They are typically solitary animals except when it is family groups. FWC says the bears will congregate in areas of high food density.
Wildlife officials say if you see a bear, give it space. Feeding bears is also illegal, so do not try to feed them if you encounter them.
Here are some other ways the FWC says you can do to keep yourself and safe from bears:
- Secure garbage, pet food, and birdseed
- Secure Livestock with electric fencing
- Be aware of your surroundings and walk dogs on a short leash
- If you are having conflicts with bears, contact your local FWC office.
To learn more about living with Florida black bears, click here.