Major Schutt, who took the photograph, said he was 15 feet from the bears as he snapped photos.

Other bears have been spotted this week near The Sanctuary off Hwy. 108 and on Grady Ave. and Berry Street near downtown Tryon.

Have you spotted a bear or other interesting wildlife this summer? Send your photos to news@tryondailybulletin.com. Tell us where the photo was taken and when, and your photo might end up in the paper. (photo by Major Schutt)