Onlooker captures stunning video of wild bear strolling through middle of college campus: ‘I wouldn’t get too close’

A video out of North Carolina is sparking conversation about the growing overlap between people and wildlife.

What happened?

A Facebook clip posted by Jason Boyer of WLOS News 13 shows a black bear strolling across the sidewalks of UNC Asheville’s campus, casually weaving between buildings as if it were headed to class.

The bear was spotted walking in broad daylight across the campus, seemingly unbothered by humans, including the one following close behind with the camera (definitely don’t do this).

The caption joked that the bear was “here on a culinary arts scholarship” with a “double lunch major,” but the reality is no laughing matter…

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