Bear Discovered Hibernating Under CT Family’s Porch

I am fantastically envious of the Dashukewich family.

My dog punches doggy flaps into screen doors with her face. Their dog finds bears vibing under their porch.

Dubbed Martin Bearnard, the hibernating black bear has become “part of the family” after folks from the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environment Protection recommended they leave him be.

According to various Dashukewiches, Marty is “totally unfazed,” “super comfortable,” and “super chill.” Hibernation vibes, man. They’re something else.

Marty’s new family made him an Instagram account, which I totally recommend checking out because he’s cute as hell. Seriously, if bears are such “dangerous predators,” EXPLAIN THEIR CUTE LIL EARS.

And lest you worry for the Dashukewiches’ safety, let me point out two things: First, this apparently happens fairly often; wildlife biologist Jason Hawley told the New York Times that they get 10-20 similar reports every year, and so far everyone’s made it out unscathed. Second, they all clearly have the self-control to refrain from giving Marty big ol’ snuggly bear cuddles, which is something I do not possess.

So. . . maybe it is better them than me.

In any case, sweet dreams Marty!