The spider was first seen in the park on Oct. 17, and again more recently. Both sightings were reported in Cades Cove.

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Joro spiders have moved into Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and they could be spreading further north.

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They’ve been spreading ever since, and on Oct. 17, Great Smoky Mountains National Park recorded its first joro sighting.