Bear photobombs couple's wedding pictures in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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Thursday, September 26, 2019
Bear photobombs couple's wedding pictures in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Corey Brewer and Sarina Thompson got quite the surprise when a black bear photobombed their wedding pictures in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

GATLINBURG, Tennessee -- Corey Brewer and Sarina Thompson got quite the surprise when they realized a black bear photobombed their wedding pictures.

The couple was posing for photographs in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Gatlinburg, Tennessee after tying the knot when a black bear wandered into their venue, according to Storyful.

The photos show the bear wandering down the aisle, behind the newlyweds, and eventually, wandering off into the woods.

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The couple's wedding photographer, Leah Shea McMahan Edmondson, said at first, being scared didn't cross her mind because she was so focused on getting the shot.

"When I stood up, he made a 'huffing' sound at me and started toward me. At this point, I am beyond scared," she said.


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McMahon Edmonson said the bear eventually left of its own accord.