Couple on Anniversary Trip Encounter Black Bear Downtown

Occurred on May 14, 2026 / Gatlinburg, Tennessee, USA

Info from Licensor: "My wife and I were spending our 42nd Anniversary in Gatlinburg. We went downtown for a walk. We had just stopped and picked up a snack and were about to head back to our hotel when my wife glanced over and then yelled for me and said, 'there’s a bear.' He was just strolling along like he owned the place. I immediately began to video him and honestly did not feel as if I was in any danger. I will say, this was a very up close and personal encounter!"