A New Jersey family says they have been sharing their home with a mother bear and her four cubs living right under their house.
The family's dog rang a bell repeatedly because she wanted to go out and play with a mama bear and two cubs swimming in the backyard.
Park rangers said they've seen a large increase in activity as animals come down the mountain looking for food and water. Officials reminded guests to keep their items secure and not to feed the bears.
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