LAKE LURE, North Carolina — A North Carolina family said their barking dog alerted them to an unusual sight: A black bear lounging at their backyard picnic table.

Christina and Rocky McCormack of Lake Lure, in the western part of the state, said they were in their home about 7 p.m. Monday when their dog, Wilbur, started backing at a window facing the back yard.

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(Photo courtesy Christina and Rocky McCormack)