Watch: Hungry bear wanders into Tennessee candy store

Nov. 15 (UPI) -- A sweet-toothed bear was caught on camera wandering into a Tennessee candy store in search of free samples.

Photos and videos of the scene went viral on social media after the bear was seen wandering into the Sweet candy store in Gatlinburg to peruse the sugary offerings.

A video posted to TikTok shows the bruin enjoying some snacks without paying while onlookers take photos and employees attempt to coax it out of the shop.

Employees said the bear seemed to show a preference for Charleston Chews and Hershey's Kisses.

The Gatlinburg Police Department was summoned to the scene to help get the wild animal out of the store.

No injuries were reported.