By Sean Ridgway, TME

On July 8, Al Ortiz (owner of Hungry Al’s BBQ) was on a routine trip to the transfer site in Pine Mountain Club to dispose of some recyclables when movement in an adjacent tree revealed itself to be more than merely a shadow.

“There were two little baby cubs and two larger bears, more than likely females,” said Ortiz, who noted that one of the mama bears had already been collared and tagged.

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Above: Four black bears (middle picture of collared and tagged bear) nestled in a tree overlooking the transfer site in Pine Mountain Club on Tuesday, July 8, 2025

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