Panic erupted in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, after a bear was seen chasing several people across a parking lot. The incident occurred near River Road on Saturday, July 18, forcing people to run for safety as the animal approached.
Footage captured by Lara Bynum shows visitors sprinting across the parking lot and quickly climbing into their vehicles to escape the bear. The dramatic scene unfolded in seconds, highlighting the risks of unexpected wildlife encounters in the popular tourist destination, which is located near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. No injuries were immediately reported, but the encounter left onlookers visibly shaken.
