A video has gone viral showing the incredible moment a woman walked downstairs only to find a huge bear rummaging through her kitchen looking for food.

Jazmin Montalvo posted a video in tiktok (@jaz.montalvo) showing the moment he walked down the stairs of his home in Truckee, California, only to discover he had an intruder. The unexpected guest was a large bear, which was seen wandering around the kitchen and looking for snacks inside the refrigerator.

In just a couple of days, the video went viral with over 17.2 million views and over 2.4 million likes on TikTok. The clip shocked and terrified many social media users, with many surprised that the wild animal knew exactly where to look. for food.

Newsweek has reached out to Montalvo via TikTok for comment.

Montalvo and his companions were careful to get too close to the bear, choosing to stay on the ladder and filming from a distance. Fortunately, once the bear managed to find some leftovers to eat, he was quick and ran out of the house.

As always the bears are wild in search of foodThey will be able to sniff out garbage bags, bird feeders or leftover food left on the grill. These odors can bring them closer to a person’s property, and even inside the house if they can feel more food inside.

According to BearWise, an education and outreach program supported by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, you should never approach or run away from a bear. During any encounter with a bear, it is best to give the animal a clear escape route by leaving doors open and never lock them inside.

if it is in your backyardKeep a safe distance and make loud noises by yelling or banging pots and pans to scare him away. Alternatively, if you see a bear in the woods or in public, you should stay still and walk away quietly in the opposite direction. Never run away from a bear, as this could trigger a reaction to chase you.

If a bear approaches you or starts following you, BearWise recommends standing your ground and making yourself look bigger by raising your arms in the air. When we are with other people, it is also important to stay together instead of going separate directions.

What did TikTok users say?

In just a matter of days, Montalvo’s video has racked up a staggering 31,500 comments on TikTok, as many people shared their horror at the situation.

One comment reads: “How come you’re not terrified?”

Another person responded: “The FEELING when he opened the fridge and looked at you.”

“How do you know to look there?” one TikToker responded.

While another commenter joked: “Not me waiting for the fridge to close.”

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