WHNT News 19 Chief Meteorologist Danielle Dozier posted photos and videos of a black bear roaming around Huntsville on Facebook in June 2025, and local residents are surprised that it really happened.
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| Black bear was seen in Huntsville, AL in June 2025 |
North Alabama residents got to experience nature over the weekend that is more typical of Gatlinburg, TN, or Asheville, NC, when a black bear was seen roaming around a neighborhood in June.
WHNT News 19 Chief Meteorologist Danielle Dozier's Post on Facebook
WHNT News 19 Chief Meteorologist Danielle Dozier posted on her social media page about a black bear spotted in Huntsville, AL, in mid-June 2025, and people are losing their minds in the comment section. The first photo posted above was taken over the weekend.
Her Facebook post read:
"BEAR IN HUNTSVILLE! The bear was seen roaming around the Marina Park neighborhood in Huntsville over the weekend! Photo from Dana Doner."
The second photo that Danielle Dozer posted (seen below) was taken on Monday, June 16, 2025, by Garrett Pinkerton.
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| Black bear spotted near the Redstone Arsenal in June 2025 |
On her Facebook page, she also has a video of the black bear roaming around Huntsville. AL.
Some Facebook Users Think That the Black Bear is a Baby Elephant
Facebook users sometimes say strange things, and this time was no different. Several users commenting on Danielle Dozier's original Facebook post think they are seeing a baby elephant.
*For context, the University of Alabama Crimson Tide's mascot is an elephant, so there may be a joke hidden in there.
Facebook user Quoc Ha posted in the comments, "Looked like a baby elephant at first. lol"
Facebook user Ashley Palguta added in the comments, "Quoc Ha, I thought it was an elephant. I thought it was some kind of AL joke."
Facebook user Paige Burnett Frost posted in the comments, "Why did I think that was an elephant 😂"
Facebook user Joni Charlton Colburn posted in the comments, "Quoc Ha, I had to zoom in. I saw an elephant too."
Facebook user Christa McDowell posted in the comments, "Quoc Ha, I thought that too 🐘"
Facebook user Nicole Burke McCowen posted in the comments, "Probably the same bear spotted by the train tracks on Hobbs Island yesterday."
Some Facebook users questioned if the bear was real or just AI, and WHNT News 19 Chief Meteorologist Danielle Dozier assured them in the comments that the black bear "was real after seeing the security video footage herself."
Safety Tips When Encountering a Black Bear in Huntsville, AL
It is important to remember that when you encounter a bear of any kind, to should keep calm.
- If you have time, get all children and pets indoors quickly.
- Never turn your back on a bear and run. This can trigger a predator instinct to chase.
- While black bears tend to be more skittish than other types of bears, a mother bear will be more aggressive when protecting her bear cubs. Always stay clear of bears and keep your distance.
- Never feed wildlife, including bears. It can cause them to get attached to humans, rather than fear them, and this will never end well for bears.
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