Encountering marine life isn't uncommon for beachgoers taking a dip in the waters off of the Florida coast.
But sunbathers in Destin, Florida, had a run-in with something a bit more out of the ordinary on Sunday.
Beachgoers were shocked when a black bear emerged from the Gulf of Mexico after it had been basking in the waves to escape the scorching 88-degree (31 degrees Celsius) sun.