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Bear Under SoCal Home Was Hunting for Booze After Wildfire Destruction, Expert Says
525lb Bear
From Cave to Crawlspace Speakeasy
Yogi Likely Looking for Booze, Expert Says!!!
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An enormous bear discovered underneath an Altadena house after the L.A. wildfires probably ended up there in search of a sugar rush and a stiff drink … an animal expert tells TMZ.
Animal Planet’s Forrest Galante — wildlife expert, biologist, and TV host known for a series of “Shark Week” specials on Discovery — tells us he’s confident the 525-pound Yogi making headlines Friday was looking for sweets, booze and a place to crash after being displaced by the massive blazes — the Eaton Fire specifically, in this instance.
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If you’ve ever gone camping in SoCal, you’ve probably seen bears raiding dumpsters and campsites … and, Galante says this results in many acquiring a sweet tooth and a drinking problem — and, just because their normal supply is eliminated doesn’t mean the cravings end.
In this particular case, the huge bear – dubbed “Barry” by the locals — was likely looking for an area similar to his usual habitat … hence being found in a cool, dark, damp crawlspace, much like a cave.
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When experts from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife arrived, they took one look at the big ol’ behemoth and decided it wouldn’t be smart to tranquilize him while he was under the house … so, instead they filled a trap full of delicious goods to lure him out.
He came out of the crawlspace within minutes, according to the Fish and Wildlife team — not surprising, since Galante’s sure all he wanted was some sweet treats.
The team trapped the mischievous creature … and, they took him to Angeles National Forest — 86ing him from his new hunting ground — where they collared him for future tracking, and ultimately released him.
Although the wildlife population overall is extremely resilient … it takes the largest predators, like bears and mountain lions, the most time to bounce back fully after a wildfire, Galante says.
And if the fires keep occurring regularly in the same area … it’s likely species would be permanently driven from the area — so, the L.A. area could lose the beautiful creatures unless serious changes are made.
No word on if Barry ended up enjoying a scotch and soda — but, after the ordeal he went through he probably could use one!
LiAngelo Ball
I Wanna Collab With NBA YoungBoy!!!
… After ‘Tweaker’ Success
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LiAngelo Ball is looking to capitalize off his newfound success in the music industry … telling TMZ Sports he wants to drop a project with NBA YoungBoy!!
We caught up with the baller-turned-rapper at LAX on Thursday … just hours after Ball dropped a music video for his viral debut song, “Tweaker.”
Gelo — who signed a multimillion-dollar contract with Def Jam — has been getting looks from a ton of names in the rap game who want to work with him in the booth … but when we asked him who’s at the top of his own list, he’s got one name in mind.
“I know before I’m done with this s***, I gotta get a tape with YoungBoy,” Gelo said. “Like a collab tape.”
Unfortunately, getting these two together in the studio won’t happen immediately … as YoungBoy is currently behind bars, but is slated to get out in a few months.
Outside of the YoungBoy collab, Gelo told us his album should be coming this spring … and he’s excited to get onstage at Rolling Loud.
As for his first love, Gelo hasn’t officially retired from basketball … and said he’ll be good to go if a team hits him up.
“I still just stay ready,” Gelo said. “If I get called tomorrow, I’ll be alright.”
Finesse2tymes Sued
Left Driver For Dead After Shootout
… According to Lawsuit
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Finesse2tymes allegedly put his street team in harm’s way where bullets were flying … and it’s all spelled out in a new lawsuit filed by his former driver.
TMZ Hip Hop obtained legal docs filed by Ernest Flores, who is suing Finesse2tymes and others over the June 18, 2023 shooting outside the now-shuttered nightclub Cosmopolitan Premier Lounge near Atlanta, Georgia.
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Flores says he was employed by Finesse2tymes for the local Hot 107.9 radio station’s after-party during its annual Birthday Bash Weekend concert.
He claims, despite knowing the risk of criminal activity and the large crowd expected at the event, the club let the Memphis rapper onstage anyway.
According to the suit, at approximately 3 AM, a shootout transpired, injuring five people, including Flores.
Flores says he survived a shot in the head, noting how his bullet-holed baseball cap and his bloody clothes left him with a reminder of how close to death he was.
A WHOLE WAR ZONE: Finesse2tymes Atlanta After Party Gets Lit Up After Rivals Gangs Start Busting At Each Other‼️🎯 🔫🤦🏿♂️
This Stupid and Sickening Gun Violence Has To STOP. 🚫🔫#Finesse2Tymes #Concert #Shooting #GANG #GunViolence #GunControl #trending #gorecontent #massshooting… pic.twitter.com/BwgrgU20BV
— Mr. Sauce Talk (@RealSauceTalk) June 19, 2023
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Flores blames Finesse2tymes for failing to provide adequate security personnel for crowd control and is now suing for emotional trauma, pain and suffering, and heavy medical bills he says he incurred as a result.
We reached out to Finesse2tymes’ reps but haven’t heard back yet … he’s currently dealing with an unrelated warrant for his arrest.
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