Man Delighted to Experience Close Encounter With Bear While Fishing
Published on April 3, 2026.
A man in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, had a close encounter with a black bear while fishing. Despite his wife urging him to leave the area, he remained vigilant and observed the animal from several feet away. The encounter was captured on camera and shared by Jansen McCloy of the television station.
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