BLUE RIDGE, Ga. — A north Georgia woman found a surprise visitor waiting for her at her home in the north Georgia mountains over the weekend.
Betsy Mercer shared videos with Channel 2 Action News of the moment she spotted a black bear hanging out on her back porch in Blue Ridge on Friday.
“Holy cow. Look at that!” Mercer said.
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The black bear can be seen on sitting on the railing before climbing onto a tree. Eventually, the bear spots Mercer and slowly climbs down the tree.
Mercer captures video of the bear escaping into the wooded area.
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Black bear sightings are more common in north Georgia mountains.
But Channel 2 Action News has also reported on several bear sightings further south in Gwinnett, Fulton, Forsyth, and Cherokee counties.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources said if you see a bear, give them a call. More information can be found here.
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