Horrific Video Shows Bear Attacking Tennessee Theme Park Worker On the Job

A Tennessee amusement park worker barely escaped along with her life after a bear attacked her whereas on the job … and the entire thing’s on video, which we received a maintain of.

The incident went down at Anakeesta — a theme park in Gatlinburg, Tenessee — Thursday night and, all of it kicked off when a bear walked right into a concession stand on the grounds and began raiding the place for snacks … one thing patrons received a front-row seat to.

Whereas many visitors stood round and filmed the ferocious furball nibbling on meals, a server clearly did not get the memo that there was a bear within the constructing … ‘trigger she turned the nook into the shack — and got here face-to-face with the creature, solely to get lunged at.

Try the clip obtained by TMZ … the bear rears up and makes contact with the girl who shortly runs away from it — the video does not present how precisely she escapes the creature, however ultimately, she will get within the concession stand and locks the door behind her.

Eyewitnesses inform TMZ … managers and workers got here to verify on the server — and, it appeared she was just about superb … though she did seem like holding her arm in ache. She later walked away with administration … and it is unclear if she received despatched to the hospital.

Sadly for the patrons, they could not get away as quick as they might have preferred … ‘trigger we’re informed individuals weren’t allowed to depart with the bear nonetheless on the free.

A patron we spoke to claims administration locked large gates on the exit and held individuals for roughly half-hour earlier than they ultimately allow them to depart. Many individuals have been understandably scared … and, we’re informed they obtained little replace from administration and staffers.

Value noting … Anakeesta manufacturers itself an journey park totally immersed in nature — extra nationwide park than Disneyland, that is for certain — so, it isn’t unusual for patrons to see wild critters throughout their visits.