Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
A black bear was caught on camera stealing trash from Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, TN on Nov. 1, 2021.
Trained crew at Anakeesta were able to successfully scare the bear away. No one was hurt.
As always, please keep your distance if you spot one of our beloved black bears in the Smokies.
(Video shot and shared with permission by Sage Bonin)
For tips on what to do when you see a black bear, please check out our article: What to do if you see a black bear: These 3 tips might surprise you”:
thesmokies.com/what-to-do-if-you-see-a-black-bear
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A black bear was caught on camera stealing trash from Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, TN on Nov. 1, 2021.
Trained crew at Anakeesta were able to successfully scare the bear away. No one was hurt.
As always, please keep your distance if you spot one of our beloved black bears in the Smokies.
(Video shot and shared with permission by Sage Bonin)
For tips on what to do when you see a black bear, please check out our article: What to do if you see a black bear: These 3 tips might surprise you”:
thesmokies.com/what-to-do-if-you-see-a-black-bear
Disclosure: This blog (and YouTube channel) will occasionally contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a small commission on a purchase without additional cost to you.
