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WATCH: Man Woken Up By Bear!

Imagine how peaceful this would be: The sun is out, there’s a slight breeze, and you’re taking a nice nap by your beautiful pool. Then imagine this: You’re woken up by a gentle tap on the toes … BY A BEAR!!!!!

That’s what happened to Matt Bete this weekend in Greenfield, Massachusetts, and it was all captured on a security camera. He was having a little napski and a black bear wandered into his yard, had a little drink from the pool, and decided to check Matt out. The bruin gave his feet a little sniff and then pawed at his foot a bit. Matt waking up must have startled the bear because it bolted. I’m sure Matt himself had quite the jolt when he opened his eyes to a bear giving him a foot rub!

Check out the video below!

  • Originally from southern Ontario, Jason found his way here and fell in love with the community and music scene of Thunder Bay over twenty years ago. In between various stints on radio, television and writing, Jason is a dad, a partner and (some would consider) a zoo keeper (seriously, he has a LOT of pets).

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