Watch: Elementary school principal's unexpected encounter with wild bear goes viral

A video of an elementary school principal encountering a wild bear while opening a garbage bin has gone viral on the internet.

The 20-second CCTV footage shows the principal's terrified reaction as the bear emerges from the box. Both the principal and the bear quickly run away in opposite directions, seemingly scared of each other.

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Notably, bears are among the wild animals that often venture into human habitats, primarily in search of food. They possess immense strength and can exhibit aggression in certain situations. It is important for both humans to exercise caution and maintain a safe distance from the wild animal to avoid any potential harm.

The video was shared on Twitter by an account named @CCTVidiots with the caption, “The elementary school principal from West Virginia was in for an unexpected meeting.”

However, this encounter between the man and the wild animal happened in West Virginia, US, according to the Twitter account.

Since being shared, the clip has garnered over 3.9 million views and received more than 49,400 likes. Twitter users commented on the video, noting that the bear appeared to be more frightened than the man.

Some even made jokes, drawing comparisons between the wild animal and the bear depicted in the movie 'Cocaine Bear.' The incident captured the attention and amusement of online viewers.

Here are some interesting comments.