At least three bears were spotted Wednesday afternoon in the residential area of Encino.

NBC Los Angeles first learned about the bears in the area of Petit Avenue and Ventura Boulevard.

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Later, at least one of the bears was seen on top of a tree, enjoying a sweet afternoon nap.

The bears may be the ones that wildlife officials looked for earlier this week as a bear and her two cubs made their out to Encino from the forest.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife said bears typically come out to urban areas to look for food.

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