Sometimes I just run across the craziest videos while scrolling and trolling on Twitter. Not in a million years would I envision this would happen to anyone.

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Just imagine yourself having a nice lovely afternoon in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Of course, you are in the tourist part of town enjoying life. You are doing a little shopping, exploring, and even grabbing a great meal. That's what Gatlinburg is all about. Well, now you can add some entertainment to the agenda.

Tourists in Gatlinburg took to Twitter to showcase a bear, just having a nice stroll crossing the street in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. I don't know about you, but I would have completely freaked out. Be sure to watch the video a few times, and study the people in the background.

It's a bear; it's huge.

Here is another angle of the “Gallivanting Gatlinburg” bear.

Way too comfortable if you ask me.

Here is another bear sighting.

 

According to Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, “black bears are an iconic symbol of the Great Smoky Mountains.” In all my trips to Gatlinburg, I have never seen a bear up close. Thank God. I guess I've been lucky.

The Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau even offers up tips on how to deal with Black Bears:

Never approach bears.
Do not feed or place food to attract bears.
Do not leave grills or picnic tables unattended.
Only place trash in animal-resistant cans or dumpsters.
Do not leave food in your car or in coolers outside the cabin

If you see a bear
Slowly back away from the bear
Bring children and pets indoors
Make sure the bear is aware of your presence by yelling and making noises to frighten the bear and encourage it to leave.

(Source) Click here for more from the Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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