Philip deRoo was vacationing in Algonquin Park in Ontario, Canada, when he said he came across something he had never seen before – a large group of people standing close to a wild black bear. This video was taken on July 13.

The crowd can be seen standing 15 to 20 feet away from the wild bear, taking photos.

The Friends of Algonquin Park have issued warnings to tourists, discouraging close encounters with the species. Credit: YouTube/Philip deRoo via Storyful