In an extraordinary event, a black bear made a surprise appearance at a popular beach in Destin, causing a mix of fear and fascination among beachgoers.
With Louisiana's Black Bear population on the increase and humans annexing more and more bear territory the chances for up-close encounters is on the increase.
After about a week of having a cheese ball jug stuck on his head, the bear was finally caught after being lassoed and tranquilized. The jug was removed and he was set free after awaking from his slumber.