When visiting a place like Gatlinburg, Tennessee, there is always a chance that you’ll spot a bear. That said, not everyone has a close encounter quite like the one a woman named Stephanie did! This shocking moment took place while she was on a coaster that winds its way through the beautiful mountains of Gatlinburg. Unlike most rides, this one is not made to go incredibly fast. Instead, it’s made so that riders can enjoy the breathtaking scenery that can be found all around. As Stephanie did just that, two unexpected friends decided to join her… it was two black bears! Needless to say, she simply had to capture this moment on camera. Check it out below! @stephanieee_.27 That moment you have a close encounter with BEARS! PS..I had no control of how slow it was going. I was not able to speed it up! #gatlinburg #bears #anakeesta #2025 #fypシ ♬ original sound – Stephanieee “Nature’s version of sushi on a conveyor belt,” someone in the comments jokes. Others add, “Aren’t you supposed to scream ‘hey bear’ or something?!?” and “I would have probably died for attempting to pet the cute babies!!” Curious Black Bears in the Smoky Mountains Startle Woman Riding a Slow Coaster Unable to control how fast the ride went, it’s safe to say that Stephanie was panicking quite a bit, despite how calm she may seem in the video. That first clip isn’t even the scariest part. In the full video below, we see the moment these curious bears first approach. @stephanieee_.27 Original video #fyp #anakeesta #gatlingburgtennessee #tennessee #bear #coaster #blackbear #cabin #nature ♬ original sound – Stephanieee It’s safe to say that just about anyone would be scared in Stephanie’s situation. She did luck out in one way, however: These were black bears rather than brown bears. The latter tends to be bigger and much more likely to get defensive. That said, they are still bears. So, as cute as they may, you never want to intentionally get close to them. And if you do find yourself in that kind of situation, make sure to remain calm and back away slowly. You can find even more helpful tips here. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Rider Has Terrifyingly Close Encounter With Bears On Mountain Coaster In Gatlinburg appeared first on InspireMore.