Black bear gets inside of red car
We arrived in Townsend with a group of friends for a Memorial Day weekend getaway. Within 30-40 minutes we encountered a bear. A wild black bear got inside of a parked red car after opening its door. Annalyn Chia, a 29-year-old executive assistant from Chicago, IL, captures a remarkable moment while vacationing in Townsend, TN, in the Great Smoky Mountains. During a stay at an Airbnb cabin with friends, Annalyn and her group witnessed a bear trying to get into a car. Initially, the bear attempted to open the doors of a locked black car but moved on to an unlocked vehicle, which was Annalyn's car. The bear climbed into the passenger side and remained inside for about 3-5 minutes before leaving. The bear was startled and exited the car when the car alarm was triggered. Annalyn and her friends did not call local authorities or animal control for assistance. While bears are common in the area, Annalyn felt somewhat scared but was reassured by the fact that the group outnumbered the bear 12 to 1. After leaving the car, the bear amusingly cleaned the car, locked it securely, and took a dip in the hot tub.
05/25/2024
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