Woman Films 1-Meter Grizzly Standoff in Alberta, Shouting 40 Times to Keep Bear Back
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 27
Woman Films 1-Meter Grizzly Standoff in Alberta, Shouting 40 Times to Keep Bear Back
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 27
Summary
A woman recorded a grizzly bear advancing to within about 1 meter of her and her dog during a morning walk near Kananaskis, Alberta, on Wednesday.
At roughly 300 feet from camp, she spotted the bear, started filming, then slowly backed away while shouting and grunting at least 40 times as it repeatedly charged and rose onto its hind legs.
Jelmer de Blois, a local hiking guide, said the animal was likely a younger grizzly curious about the dog rather than launching a predatory attack.
The woman reached a nearby tent and waited about 15 minutes until the bear moved off and began chasing a moose, extending a run of recent bear warnings in Kananaskis Country.