A family in Encino, California, experienced an unusual visit from a family of bears in their yard this week.

The bear family, consisting of a mother and her three cubs, has captivated local residents and drawn crowds eager to catch a glimpse.

Jessica Frank, a lifelong Encino resident, expressed her surprise to KCAL, KCBS , saying, "I was born and raised in Encino, and I've never, I don't think I've ever had a bear sighting."

Frank received a call around noon on Wednesday about the bear family making themselves at home in her parents' backyard.

"The most excitement we've had is a bobcat in our yard and some coyotes here and there, but never a bear, let alone three or four," she said.

According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the mother bear, known as Yellow 2291, h

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