A pool party in Tennessee was crashed by a group of charging bears.

A bear

A bear

Michelle Johnson shared a YouTube video showing seven of the creatures rampaging through the celebration held by Jefferson County High School students as they swim and roam outside the pool with the pupils a safe distance away.

Johnson also warned locals to be "respectful" towards the bears in the area.

She wrote: "Black bears in the Great Smoky Mountains are beautiful but please be respectful, keep your distance, and don't feed them."

Johnson also explained that the animals are frequently spotted in the area but the staff at the Chalet Village pool were surprised to see so many in close proximity.

She said: "The guys at Chalet Village said they had never seen so many at one time."