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VIDEO: Black bear hangs out in tree above Coquitlam cycling race

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Bear snacks in a tree above Coquitlam bike race
WATCH ABOVE: Andy Weststeyn caught a black bear hanging out in a tree above a triathlon happening in Coquitlam in September. None of the racers noticed who was watching them – Oct 23, 2016

A recent bike race in Coquitlam had a very special spectator with a front-row seat for the action.

A video shared by B.C.’s Andy Weststeyn catches a black bear feasting in a tree above a race happening on Oliver Road in September.

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Oblivious cyclists in the MEC Triathlon Sprint on Sept. 10 didn’t seem to notice they were travelling right underneath the hungry animal.

Later on, the bear ended up getting down and crossing the street, briefly pausing the race.

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