United States - September 06, 2025 A routine manhunt turned into an unforgettable encounter this weekend when a Volusia County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit came face-to-face with a black bear in the woods. K-9 Gator was tracking an aggravated battery suspect through dense brush when the deputy and his dog stumbled upon the small bear. The moment was captured on bodycam and aerial footage, with the startled deputy exclaiming, “Holy s***! That's a bear!” Despite the surprise, both K-9 Gator and the bear emerged unharmed. “No, I don’t see any blood or anything. He seems to be all right. It’s a pretty small bear,” the deputy said, assessing the situation calmly after the initial shock. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office shared the encounter with humor, calling it a moment of “mutual respect” between two forest dwellers. The office did not reveal whether the original aggravated battery suspect was apprehended during the search.