Ya know that old saying “don’t poke the bear?” Well, I’m guessing this worker in Tennessee hadn’t heard that one and nearly took a claw to the eye messing a curious black bear that was checking out his construction site. Remember folks, black bears may begin to seem like overgrown nuisance raccoons if you’ve grown accustomed to their presence but they are powerful animals that can turn dangerous/deadly in the right circumstances. So for heaven’s sakes don’t poke bears:

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....