Three Slovakian men created a scare at Spotsylvania High School after they were seen taking pictures of kids getting off the school buses.

The Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office says the men were stopped by a deputy after they were seen taking photos from an SUV outside of the high school at about 7:30 a.m. Thursday.

Authorities say the men explained to federal agents that they had never seen the massive yellow school buses before and were intrigued.

Sheriff Howard Smith says the men are visiting because of the triathlon at Lake Anna this weekend. One of the men is signed up to compete; the others are here for support.