A rare incident occurred in Chhattisgarh, India, where a bear unexpectedly entered the premises of a temple and pulled on the bell rope, causing it to ring. The animal then quietly left.
In India, it is a common practice for devotees to ring a temple bell while entering to inform the deity of their arrival.
The video footage, which captures a once-in-a-lifetime moment, has gone viral on social media, amusing users and piquing their curiosity. While the incident startled the people who witnessed it in real-time, it also sparked concern from local residents.
Forest officials have stated that they are verifying the authenticity of the viral footage and advise people in the area to exercise caution in case they encounter a wild bear, as sightings are not uncommon.
Fortunately, in this case, no one was harmed. The animal walked away after sounding the bell, leaving behind awestruck residents and a memorable story for locals to tell.