Beach Bear Surprises Florida Beachgoers, Emerges from the Water!
Beachgoers in Florida were in for a remarkable surprise over the weekend as they enjoyed their day in the sun, surf, and sand. They were unexpectedly greeted by a friendly bear that emerged right out of the water, creating quite the spectacle!
A video captured on Sunday in Destin showcases the astonishing sight of a black bear swimming in the water before confidently striding onto land, seemingly unfazed by the presence of numerous people around. The onlookers were understandably taken aback, their gazes fixed on the majestic creature as it sauntered along the beach, resembling a domesticated dog relishing a day by the seaside. You can even hear the exclamation of a child, “It’s a bear!!!” underscoring the astonishment felt by everyone present.
A bear just swam from way out in the ocean to shore in Destin. Insane. @spann pic.twitter.com/v033ep7FFa
— Cdawg (@cbcpa79) June 11, 2023
A witness who recorded the incident shared with Fox13 that he quickly started filming as soon as he spotted the bear. He recounted, “It kept swimming in. He got to shore, shook off, and ran into the brush in the sand dunes … I think most people were shocked instead of being scared. No one expected to see a bear in the Gulf of Mexico.”
While this beach bear might have missed its chance for an audition in ‘The Little Mermaid,’ its appearance certainly makes a compelling case for a potential sequel!
