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A bear was filmed climbing into the bed of a pickup truck off Baskins Creek in Gatlinburg. Local posts and wildlife officials urged securing trash and locking vehicles.
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Bear Climbs Into Pickup Truck in Gatlinburg
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Roaming Bear Rattles North Clinton, Triggers Police Warning
TWRA warns Middle Tennessee that black bears have been spotted in Hickman, Dickson, Wilson and Sumner counties; secure food sources and report sightings.
TWRA says the 'collar' seen on a Maryville bear was a GPS tracker used to monitor a mother and her four cubs after they were relocated to the Smokies.
Police warned after a bear was seen in north Clinton Wednesday; officials posted safety steps and a non‑emergency line for sightings. Authorities urge residents to secure attractants and report sightings.
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