A brazen giant black bear was filmed unwinding in a hot-tub following a clearly exhausting day.
A tourist staying at a ski cabin in Tennessee, US, captured the moment the animal decided to enjoy a soak and take in the sunset.
Todd Trebony and his family rented the Gatlinburg retreat, famous for its incredible views.
But an extra guest dropped by to make the most of the facilities.
The bear was first spotted prowling on their patio as the holiday makers stayed safe inside.
But they couldn’t believe what they saw next as it became clear the creature had endured a tough afternoon.
The unexpected visitor tests the water with its paws and the temperature was to its liking.
It soon climbed into the hot tub to let its hair down and swum around.
The man posted the video of the grizzly guest to his Facebook and Instagram pages.
“Just having a blast,” Mr Trebony says while videoing the dip from a distance. “Just got in the jacuzzi. Whatever.”
With the steam still rising, the bear enjoyed the warm water and fantastic views of the hills.
A second video shows the bear floating around in the tub.
“Look, he’s just relaxing, chilling out,” he says.
One follower joked that all the bear was missing was a cold class of Champagne.
Eventually the beast climbed out and went on his way.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says it isn’t uncommon to see bears in the area at this time of year.
“In many areas of Tennessee, it is fairly common to see bears near human dwellings during the spring and summer months,” they claim.
“This time of year natural foods may be limited and bears could be looking for an easy meal. Bears have an incredible sense of smell and are likely being lured by some type of food attractant.”
