We had a bear that swam to us here on Cape Cod five years ago as well. He left his mark on the swipe he made across the storm door on my front door at the time, breaking the glass. I wasn't home at the time, but he'd been sighted on the road there and it could only have been him. I felt thrilled and honored to have this visitor, never mind the glass, I just replaced it. But a visit from a bear to your front door on Cape Cod? Irreplaceable.