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Why did the bear cross the lake? We're still waiting for an answer.Early Wednesday morning, A.J. McGee caught this bear taking a dip in Lake Guntersville. While we're not sure if he was cooling off or looking for something to snack on, black bears will readily enter water in search of fish, with their cubs taking to the water easily and quickly, according to BBC Wildlife.While this one is certainly different than most, bear sightings aren't that uncommon around Central Alabama. �������� 13 has covered several in the last couple of years:Bear walks through Gadsden neighborhoodBlack bear seen breaking into game feeder behind Gallant homeLarge black bear spotted in Odenville back yardAn adult male bear’s home territory can be as large as 40,000 acres, according to The Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF). And during the spring and summer, they increase their range dramatically looking for females. Experts say that's why most sightings happen this time of year.They are also opportunistic feeders and will eat what is available - both natural and man-made."Most conflicts between bears and humans are related to the animals' search for food," according to AWF.