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What's a bear to do when the summer heat takes over? Enjoy a dip in a kiddie pool, of course.

Toshi Miyamoto of California's San Gabriel Valley saw just that when he heard his three-year-old triplets scream "big bear" on Sunday, NBC reported.

He initially thought they were talking about a recent trip to Big Bear Mountain. But sure enough, he looked outside and an ursine visitor was cooling off in the backyard pool.

Miyamoto recorded the experience as he and his children watched safely from inside the house.

“Oh my god, there is a bear Carole!” the father called to his wife in the video, as his children chattered with excitement.

Thankfully, his triplets' plans to play in the pool were cancelled that day when they decided the water was too cold, Miyamoto told NBC.

The bear eventually left over a fence, and the family went outside to take a closer look. Other than scratched up swimsuits, the furry animal left behind little damage, but gave the kids plenty to talk about.

This isn't the first time a bear has showed up in a place where it's not exactly welcome. Earlier this summer, a bear's appearance at a baseball game in Alaska ended up postponing play.

Bears are also frequently spotted in Western Canada. Just last month, a bear chased joggers in Alberta.

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Wildlife researchers set up cameras in the Elk Island National Park near Edmonton, in the hopes of capturing photos of smaller animals. (credit:Alberta Parks/Alberta Innovates)

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Instead, they got photos of black bears roaming the park, which is about 35 kilometres east of Edmonton. (credit:Alberta Parks/Alberta Innovates)

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Martha Allen, Elk Island National Park’s ecologist, said although it’s uncommon to see bears in the park, it’s not unprecedented. (credit:AlbertaParks/Alberta Innovates)

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“We weren’t surprised,” she said. “We normally get one or two bear sightings every year in the park.” (credit:AlbertaParks/Alberta Innovates)

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The cameras are part of the Moraine Mesocarnivore Project, a community effort put together by Alberta Parks in collaboration with Alberta Innovates, the Friends of Elk Island National Park and Beaver Hills Initiative. (credit:Alberta Parks/Alberta Innovates)

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A cougar in Waterton Lakes National Park. (credit:Parks Canada)

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A black bear caught standing on his hind legs in Waterton Lakes National Park. (credit:Parks Canada)

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A brown bear in Waterton Lakes National Park. (credit:Parks Canada)

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A bull elk in Waterton Lakes National Park. (credit:Parks Canada)

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A bull moose in Waterton Lakes National Park. (credit:Parks Canada)

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A cougar in Waterton Lakes National Park. (credit:Parks Canada)

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A bull elk in Waterton Lakes National Park. (credit:Parks Canada)

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A pair of moose find a lake in Waterton Lakes National Park. (credit:Parks Canada)

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A deer makes its way through the snow in Waterton Lakes National Park. (credit:Parks Canada)

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Two black bears are picked up by wildlife cameras in Waterton Lakes National Park. (credit:Parks Canada)

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A black bear is picked up by wildlife cameras in Waterton Lakes National Park. (credit:Parks Canada)

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A bear is seen covered in snow in Waterton Lakes National Park. (credit:Parks Canada)

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