Resourceful deputy sheriffs have rescued a black bear in the United States from an emergency. Apparently looking for food, the animal had climbed into a car in a residential area in Washoe County, Nevada, when the car door slammed shut. The alarmed deputy sheriffs had to improvise to free the trapped animal.

In a video released by the sheriffs, one of them can be seen carefully attaching a yellow rope to the handle of the rear car door and then hurriedly retreating. In a hiding place and from a safe distance, he pulls on the rope and the car door opens.

Only a few seconds later, the handsome bear jumps out of the car and quickly runs away. He leaves behind a badly damaged car. Apparently looking for an escape route, the animal took apart the inside of the car and shredded the blanket covering, among other things.

Black bears can weigh up to 270 kilograms. The omnivores are endowed with a good sense of smell, which sometimes drives them close to people in search of food.

"Spring is an active time for our bear population and reminds us to watch out for bears as we enjoy the beautiful outdoors," Washoe County sheriffs said on Twitter Sunday, warning against leaving food packages, cooler bags and scented items in the car. "Don't leave food in the car. Don't feed the bears."