In a moment that blended roadside serenity with unexpected comedy, Virginia captured a wild brown bear calmly sitting by the famous Transfagarasan Highway, scratching its private parts with zero concern for passing traffic.

Filmed on June 20, 2025, at 4:05 PM, the bear appeared relaxed and unbothered, almost as if it were waiting for a ride or simply enjoying the mountain air. Virginia stopped her car to film the rare sight, and the video quickly went viral on Instagram, racking up over 2 million views.
The Transfagarasan, known for its dramatic curves and alpine beauty, has hosted bear sightings before, but few as nonchalant and oddly relatable as this one.

Comments poured in:
“Give him some privacy, please 😂”
“Does he play football too?”
“It’s just itchy. Nothing wrong with that, human! 😂😂😂”

While driving on the scenic Transfagarasan Highway in Romania, I came across this wild brown bear sitting calmly by the roadside. It looked so relaxed, almost as if it was waiting for something or simply enjoying the moment. The bear showed no signs of fear or aggression, just quiet presence. I stopped the car and filmed this rare moment of wildlife up close. This was filmed on June 20th, 2025, around 4:05 PM.
The Transfagarasan is known for its curves, mountains, and natural beauty – but seeing a bear this close, behaving like this, was truly special.