When you thought your late-night ice cream run couldn’t get any wilder, imagine sharing the counter with a furry local who’s got serious dessert goals. Early Sunday morning, a massive bear decided to make an unexpected appearance at a Camp Richardson ice cream shop, turning an ordinary morning into a classic Tahoe wildlife encounter that’s both hilarious and slightly terrifying.

A Craving for Strawberry

According to the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were stunned to find a large bear casually hanging out behind the counter - a move that would make any health inspector cringe. The bear, seemingly unbothered by human presence, showed a particular interest in strawberry ice cream. Talk about having taste.

Local Wildlife, No Big Deal

For Tahoe locals, unexpected animal encounters are just another Tuesday. While most tourists might freak out, seasoned mountain dwellers know that coexisting with wildlife means occasional surprise visits. The sheriff’s office handled the situation with classic Tahoe humor, noting that “Fuzzy” caused minimal damage and required barely any cleanup.

The incident serves as a cheeky reminder that in Tahoe, we don’t just share trails and slopes - sometimes we share ice cream counters too. Just another day in paradise, where bears have better food taste than most humans.

Pro tip: Maybe lock your freezers, ice cream shops.