GATLINBURG, Tenn. — Move over Chainsaw Bear , it's Parkour Bear's time in the spotlight.

Black bears are obviously no strangers to Gatlinburg since the Great Smoky Mountains surrounding the city are their home. You can sometimes catch them roaming around the outskirts at various times of the year, but occasionally a few bears will feel exceptionally bold and try to visit downtown in search of food.

In the wee hours of the morning on Friday, a few people noticed something strange atop the buildings across from the Space Needle: A bear had somehow climbed its way up onto the roofs of the Ripley's Motion Blaster attraction and Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. restaurant around 2 a.m.

People began sharing photos and videos of Parkour Bear on social media as it wandered between the two buildings. Som

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