GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WVLT) - A bear making an appearance at the Gatlinburg Christmas parade Friday night has gone viral, bringing with it questions about bears in Gatlinburg.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said the bear caught on camera Friday night has probably started to get used to humans and eventually will be put down as the bear sees humans as a source of food.

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It was a surprise for many in Gatlinburg on Friday as the bear was seen wondering around among the crowd gathered to watch the parade. It was later seen digging into the trash.

Many locals said this bear can be found often in Gatlinburg, and the bear getting into food is a concern.

Matt Cameron with TWRA said bears sho

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