Black bear hanging out in Daytona Beach hammock Bear took a break after rummaging through trash in Daytona Beach
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A large black bear is getting attention from around the world after he was spotted hanging out in a hammock behind a Daytona Beach home.
Rafael Torres was taking out the trash at his home in the Pebble Creek subdivision off of Williamson Boulevard when he noticed something had gone through his trash.
Torres says that's when he grabbed his camera and found the bear climbing into the hammock of his neighbor's home to relax.
The bear stayed in the hammock for 15 to 20 minutes before getting up and roaming around the backyard. "He came up to the window, practically put his face right to the glass he was that close," said homeowner Vincent James. "He just looked and walked away."
No one was hurt during the encounter. Florida Fish and Wildlife workers say they aren't going to do anything since the bear wasn't threatening anyone.
James, meanwhile, has taken down the hammock.
Copyright 2014 by Graham Media Group. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
About the Author John Ambrogne headshot
John Ambrogne is an executive producer for News 6 and has been with WKMG-TV since 2012. John graduated with a degree in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University and has covered breaking news and major events in Central Florida since 2002.
Firefighters battling 300-acre brush fire in Nassau County ▶ 1:14
Firefighters battling 300-acre brush fire in Nassau County
Mother demands safety changes after she says teen son was jumped, robbed at Westside park ▶ 1:37
Mother demands safety changes after she says teen son was jumped, robbed at Westside park
Former Jacksonville teacher’s arrest raises concerns about platforms not meant for messaging ▶ 1:26
Former Jacksonville teacher’s arrest raises concerns about platforms not meant for messaging
1 year after FSU shooting, records reveal suspect’s ChatGPT messages as victims are honored ▶ 1:28
1 year after FSU shooting, records reveal suspect’s ChatGPT messages as victims are honored
Local nonprofit helps disabled Army veteran, fiancée become homeowners in Green Cove Springs ▶ 0:57
Local nonprofit helps disabled Army veteran, fiancée become homeowners in Green Cove Springs
Bradford County commissioners postpone decision on potential ICE detention center ▶ 0:39
Bradford County commissioners postpone decision on potential ICE detention center
'If you know something, say something': Mother of Rashaud Fields pleads for answers in his death ▶ 0:51
'If you know something, say something': Mother of Rashaud Fields pleads for answers in his death
Man arrested in connection with fatal shooting at Circle K off Square Lake Boulevard ▶ 1:11
Man arrested in connection with fatal shooting at Circle K off Square Lake Boulevard
It's harvest time! These mighty microgreens are ready... ▶ 5:00
It's harvest time! These mighty microgreens are ready...
Score a free Jumbo Shrimp replica jersey on April 18 ▶ 0:57
Score a free Jumbo Shrimp replica jersey on April 18
Tour your dream home without the pressure 👀🏡 ▶ 1:09
Tour your dream home without the pressure 👀🏡
Color the Weather: Willie’s Forecast ☀️📚 ▶ 1:57
Color the Weather: Willie’s Forecast ☀️📚
Operation New Uniform hosts 10th annual clay shooting fundraiser for veterans ▶ 0:59
Operation New Uniform hosts 10th annual clay shooting fundraiser for veterans
Man fatally shot at Circle K off Square Lake Boulevard on Jacksonville's Southside ▶ 0:56
Man fatally shot at Circle K off Square Lake Boulevard on Jacksonville's Southside
Jacksonville family to remember teen killed hours after high school graduation four years ago ▶ 0:55
Jacksonville family to remember teen killed hours after high school graduation four years ago
River City Science Academy teacher accused of ‘grooming’ student using messages on Canva app ▶ 0:50
River City Science Academy teacher accused of ‘grooming’ student using messages on Canva app
‘First-of-its-kind’ affordable apartments coming to Northside; 25% of units reserved for DCPS staff ▶ 1:22
‘First-of-its-kind’ affordable apartments coming to Northside; 25% of units reserved for DCPS staff
State approves $3 million for Northwest Jacksonville programs for small businesses, crime prevention ▶ 1:08
State approves $3 million for Northwest Jacksonville programs for small businesses, crime prevention
What really happens after you drop off a donation? 👀 ▶ 0:57
What really happens after you drop off a donation? 👀
A new housing development is coming to Jacksonville’s Northbank, but how affordable will it be? ▶ 0:56
A new housing development is coming to Jacksonville’s Northbank, but how affordable will it be?
Jags safety, Marine Officer Rayuan Lane III swears in recruits before NFL season ▶ 1:00
Jags safety, Marine Officer Rayuan Lane III swears in recruits before NFL season
The Raines 4x400 relay team breaks a school record 👟💨 ▶ 1:02
The Raines 4x400 relay team breaks a school record 👟💨
JEA board member warns against waiving attorney-client privilege at rates and capacity fee workshop ▶ 1:38
JEA board member warns against waiving attorney-client privilege at rates and capacity fee workshop
Former dance company CEO still faces sexual battery charge after one count dropped ▶ 0:44
Former dance company CEO still faces sexual battery charge after one count dropped
From gold to green, just a few more days and it's harvest time! ▶ 4:12
From gold to green, just a few more days and it's harvest time!
Previous photo Next photo