A black bear cub washed up on a beach in Destin, Florida.
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the recent sighting of a black bear emerging from the sea on a crowded beach in Destin, Floridahas caused a stir on social networks by thousands of people who cannot believe this unusual fact.
The imageswhich have gone viral on social media and left everyone speechless, were recorded on Sunday June 11 off the coast of Destin, located in the Panhandle region of northeast Florida.
Dozens of bathers were enjoying the sunny day on the beach when they noticed the presence of a bear cub splashing in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The bear had already been sighted minutes before, but most people had not been aware of its presence until that moment.
Chris Barron, one of the witnesses to the event, captured the incredible moment on video with his cell phone. In the images, the bear can be seen swimming towards the beach and then coming out of the water to shake its fur.
Other witnesses were also surprised by the presence of the bear in the water. Steffani Saddler, who was on a boat returning from a diving session, recounted how they approached the animal without initially knowing what it was. It was only when they got closer that they realized it was a bear.
The video shows how the bear runs towards the blue umbrellas on the beach and then disappears from view..
The media reported that after he fled into the bushes, he did not advance further as some barriers blocked his way. However, Until now, the whereabouts of the black bear that swam on the beaches of Florida is unknown.
The presence of the bear swimming in the sea has generated a wave of surprise and intrigue on social networks, as many wonder where the animal comes from. Also They showed concern for their health, since they are animals that should not be in such hot environments.
Black bears live in temperate or cold zones, so they usually live in forests, although they are also present in mountains and some swamps.
The high temperatures that have been experienced may have forced the bear to seek cooling or simply look for food.
Currently, the black bear is considered an endangered species. Although its world population is not a massive concern since the figures indicate that its number is increasing in some parts of the world, specialists consider that in Mexico it may disappear in a few years.
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