'Go to Mama!': Officers rescue little bear trapped in dumpster as mom watches on

TRUCKEE, Calif. (KGO) -- A little bear in Truckee had his mother worried after the hungry cub got stuck in a dumpster. Mom bear and her baby were rummaging through the dumpster when the lid suddenly closed, trapping the little bear inside, according to Truckee police.

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Someone saw the mom trying to free her cub and called for help. Mama bear was waiting on the hill when officers arrived.

"Remember, I'm a friend," said one officer as he lifted the dumpster lid.

They were able to free the little cub and send them both on their way.
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"There you go buddy, go to mama!" said the officer.

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The Truckee Police Department shared a video of the rescue on its Facebook page, along with a message.



"We seem to have our own bear whisperer at our department... Sgt. Mon Pere has a knack for rescuing our bears, as you've now seen 2 rescues caught on video in a few weeks time!" said Truckee police.

"REMEMBER to be #BearAware and LOCK up all your garbage containers! Help keep our bears wild!"