A tourist on the Transfăgărășan was surprised by a bear that was sniffing his legs, without noticing the danger behind him.

A dangerous incident occurred on the Transfăgărășan, captured by a tourist's camera and quickly went viral on social media. A man, focused on his phone, did not notice that a bear cub approached just a few centimeters from him, sniffing his legs.

In the footage, the tourist remains completely still, ignoring the presence of the animal, until the bear gets in front of him, at which point he starts to run towards his car. The incident was filmed by another tourist in a stopped car and generated hundreds of comments online. Many users wondered how the tourist could not notice the bear, while others speculated that he chose not to move to avoid an aggressive reaction.

Authorities have repeatedly warned about the presence of bears on the Transfăgărășan, but tourists continue to approach wild animals, ignoring recommendations to keep their distance.