Yep, bears like messing with cameras. I had a bear pull one of my cameras down and try to get it off the tree. He was not successful but he did succeed in breaking the hinges. I tossed that camera in the garbage. It still worked but it wouldn't have been waterproof any longer. Luckily it was only a $40 Tasco. I also had a bear try to destroy an external battery. It broke the hinges on the plastic case and got the battery out. Must not have liked the taste though, as there were only a few tooth marks in it.