A black bear entered a Southern California water district office after pushing open its front door, briefly exploring inside before leaving on its own. The incident, captured on surveillance video, illustrates how wildlife can wander into workplaces in communities close to wooded areas.

The bear entered the Crestline Village Water District office on Wednesday and sniffed around while employees watched in surprise. It then calmly found its way back outside and returned to the surrounding woods; no injuries or damage were reported in the supplied account.