Forgot about reality: bear nearly mauled tourist on the road (VIDEO)

On Romania's Transfăgărășan highway, a tourist absorbed in his smartphone nearly became a bear's victim. The predator approached the man closely, but he noticed it only at the last moment and managed to escape into his car. The incident was captured on video and posted on social media.

On Romania's mountainous Transfăgărășan highway, a tourist nearly became a bear's victim because he was completely absorbed in his smartphone screen. The man stopped his car on the roadside and got out, staring at his device, not noticing a large predator emerging from the forest and approaching him closely, ending up at his feet. The animal's behavior seemed puzzled: the lack of reaction from the man confused it. Drivers behind tried to signal and warn the tourist, but he was too focused on his phone. Only after several tense seconds did the man look up, realize the danger, and panic, rushing back to his car. The incident made it to social media; the video was published by the Telegram channel NEXTA on July 29, 2026. Local outlet gazarul.ro reported the incident. Earlier, Kursor reported on a bear that staged a nighttime concert in a car.