WATCH: Black bear that entered concession stand at Tennessee amusement park euthanised
A black bear entered a concession stand in an adventure park in Tennessee, US, stood on its hind legs to eat, and then bumped into a worker.
TWRA and Anakeesta are collaborating to enhance park safety and reduce bear attraction. In a viral video shared by ABC News on Instagram, a black bear wandered into the “Bear Can” concession stand at Anakeesta Mountaintop Adventure Park in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, the United States of America, last Thursday around 9:30 pm.
The bear entered through an employee entrance, stood on its hind legs, glanced at guests, and consumed some food before leaving, as captured in the video.
While exiting, the bear accidentally collided with a park worker, causing minor injuries. The worker dropped her items but managed to shut the store door as she ran inside.
Following the incident, the bear was euthanised, a report by Outlook said. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) stated the bear couldn’t be relocated due to its physical contact with a person.
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