Black Bear Spotted Emerging from Gulf of Mexico in Destin
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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.
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Black Bear Surprises Beachgoers In Destin, Florida
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WATCH: Black bear swimming in Gulf of Mexico stuns Destin
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Black Bear Spotted Emerging from Gulf of Mexico in Destin
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Bear Stuns Swimmers at Florida Beach, Walks Out of Ocean
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Video: Bear walks out of ocean onto Destin, Florida, beach
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Unusual wild animal emerges from the water off the US coast
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Black Bear Spotted Emerging from Gulf of Mexico in Destin
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Unusual wild animal emerges from the water off the US coast
Black Bear Causes Stir Among Beachgoers As It Swims Ashore On
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Black Bear Spotted Emerging from Gulf of Mexico in Destin
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Black Bear Spotted Emerging from Gulf of Mexico, Creates Stir
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Black Bear Spotted Emerging from Gulf of Mexico in Destin
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Why is a Bear Swimming in the Gulf? A Bear Expert Explains - 30A
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Black Bear in Destin goes for a swim in the Gulf of Mexico
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WATCH: Bear runs out of Gulf Coast surf at Destin Beach