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A Lake Tahoe man got quite the surprise on July 4 after he encountered a bear outside his cabin.
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A Lake Tahoe man got quite the surprise on July 4 after he encountered a bear outside his cabin.
This preview is provided by The Woodlands News. Full article available at .
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