A tourist who captured close-up video of a black bear is facing backlash from the online community, calling out their lack of respect for the wild animal.
In a subreddit for the city of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, a user posted footage of them standing on a balcony just low enough for a black bear to stand up and place its paws on while observing the tourists, with only a meager fence separating them.
The tourist was excited by their close encounter, writing in the caption: “Managed to get an exclusive interview with a bear in Downtown Gatlinburg just 10 minutes ago.”
But Redditors were quick to point out the dangers for the bear and the human…