I'm not suprised, I'm originally a North Georgia boy my self (from Ringgold) and I've seen some very agressive Ga. Black Bears around Helen and Desoto Falls for years. I even had to chase about five from our camp one night. They have become agressive due to camp raiding from stupid campers who will not follow bear prevention rules. The above bears were bold enough to come into our camp five times even after a being hit with large stones point blank in the head. No fear at all. I was packing my 44 mag, as always when I camp, and I damn near used it! Really spooky at night to shine your mag light into the woods and see about 20 eyes looking back from only 20 yrds away! These were well feed and large bears, I explored the area in day light the next morning and found almost 50 cans of food bitten through to get to the food inside. I found coolers, cans, pack packs, pans you name it, that had been drug off into the brush to be consumed. Well it gave the City Slickers from Atlanta a good scare.

Not seen them as agressive here in Co, but the mountain lions sure are!

Colorado