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Firefighters encountered an unexpected challenge while rescuing a dog trapped in a Tennessee cave: A black bear was also there.

Firefighters encountered an unexpected challenge while rescuing a dog trapped in a Tennessee cave: A black bear was also there.

The dog spent three days trapped underground in the narrow cave before rescuers were able to reach him.

Firefighters encountered an unexpected challenge while rescuing a dog trapped in a Tennessee cave: A black bear was also there.

Rescue crews in Sevier County had to deal with a lot of different obstacles when rescuing a hunting dog this week near English Mountain.

The Wears Valley fire destroyed more than 200 structures while burning nearly a week last spring in East Tennessee.

O.G. Lanier, 92, of Voss

At least 300 structures have been affected by the fires, which could mean anything from a burnt porch step to an entire cabin destroyed.

At least 300 structures have been affected by the fires, which could mean anything from a burnt porch step to an entire cabin destroyed.

Dean Lanier, 86, of Voss