Bear-y unusual traffic jam on Laurel Creek Road, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
π Location
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee
Specific Location: Laurel Creek Road, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee, USA
Coordinates: 35.64600, -83.53800
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35.6460Β°, -83.5380Β°
π Description
A young black bear created a traffic jam on Laurel Creek Road inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park, drawing park visitors to stop and observe as wildlife personnel prepared to assist a cub and prevent further issues.
π Circumstances
Bear on Laurel Creek Road during October; park rangers and wildlife biologists conducted preventive search and rescue operations for a cub, with maintenance crews assisting.
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Case Information
- Case ID
- cmj30andm000hl604pnrqcv0m
- Primary Source
- wlos.com
- Added to Map
- December 12, 2025