Russian Man Encounters The Wrong Black Bear...
Transcript
00:00 we delve into heart-pounding close calls in the wilderness.
00:04 Amidst Alaska's wilderness, Mary, a courageous kayaker,
00:08 embarked on a solo journey from Ketchikan to Petersburg.
00:11 Her adventure turned dire when a colossal animal attacked her kayak
00:16 outside a secluded U.S. Forest Service cabin in Berg Bay, Rangel District.
00:27 Seeking shelter, Mary had stashed her gear inside the cabin to dry before a hike.
00:32 A jarring noise shattered the silence as she ate lunch, revealing the bear's fierce presence.
00:39 Captured on camera, the gripping footage showed the intense struggle
00:43 between Mary and the relentless bear.
00:56 Faced with no choice, she swam to a nearby anchored German-flagged SV Caledonia.
01:03 Despite radio silence, the sailboat rescued her,
01:06 providing refuge in Rangel before the ferry ride to Ketchikan.
01:10 Mary's tale shows her strength against nature's force.
01:14 In the heart of Russia's untamed wilderness, driven by their thirst for adventure and
01:19 scientific exploration, Vlad and his intrepid team navigated the dense, lush forests.
01:26 Their camp nestled amidst the towering trees.
01:29 However, the team's excitement turned to bewilderment as an unexpected visitor paid a visit.
01:35 An East Siberian brown bear, an apex predator of the region, boldly strolled into their campsite.
01:53 With heartbeats racing, Vlad's team held their breath as the massive creature
01:58 curiously explored their surroundings.
02:00 Fear mingled with fascination as the bear's inquisitive eyes locked onto their tent.
02:06 Two minutes felt like an eternity as they exchanged intense gazes with the wild beast.
02:13 [wind howling]
02:23 Time seemed to stand still and the forest hushed in anticipation.
02:28 And as quickly as it arrived, the bear vanished, leaving Vlad and his team in awe.
02:33 This brief, heart-pounding meeting bonded them to Russia's mysterious wilderness.
02:39 In northeastern Pennsylvania's wilds, bear sightings caused a stir.
02:44 There was a huge male bruin among them, and as Mick and his pals cautiously made their way in,
02:51 a sneaky, inquisitive creature followed, its eyes twinkling.
02:55 "We're just gonna stand here. It's gonna go away in a minute."
03:06 As they ventured, rustlings heightened the tension.
03:09 The forest seemed alive, like a watchful entity.
03:12 Thinking he was unseen, the bear followed, taking stealthy steps.
03:17 "The snorting sound is the horse's."
03:26 Heartbeats quickened and footsteps hastened.
03:29 Eyes locked and formed an instant of connection, spanning worlds.
03:33 Survival instincts engaged, Mick's group navigated evasion.
03:38 Their respect underscoring fear, the bear, satisfied, vanished, leaving them awed.
03:44 In a quiet upper Midwest suburb, an enchanting tale unfolded.
03:49 A bear, lovingly dubbed "Angel" by the locals, was a familiar sight.
03:54 Scents of treats lured Angel into a neighbor's yard under the golden sun.
03:59 "Hey, beautiful, would you guys like to get a toast?"
04:01 Captured on camera, the astonishing scene showed Angel's cautious approach to the porch.
04:14 With grace, she delicately nabbed a handful of snacks laid on the floor.
04:19 The tranquil neighborhood transformed into a theater of wild wonder.
04:24 "Word of Angel's audacious escapade spread like wildfire.
04:39 It was in this safe haven of the suburbs that the legend of Angel, the snacking bear, was first told."
04:46 In the heart of California's rugged wilderness,
04:49 Jean found herself in an unexpected encounter that sent shivers down her spine.
04:55 While she was innocently parked by the roadside, her tranquility was shattered when a massive
05:01 brown bear cub emerged from the thickets and nonchalantly plopped down beside her car,
05:07 its curious eyes gleamed with a mischievous glint, suggesting an odd companionship.
05:18 "What you doing? What you doing?"
05:21 Instinct battled curiosity in a duel of survival.
05:26 She knew that even a seemingly playful bear cub could be a precursor to danger.
05:32 Slowly, heart pounding like a war drum, she reversed, each step calculated to avoid
05:38 provocation. Her car became a barrier between her and the untamed presence.
05:44 "What you doing? What you doing?"
05:54 The bear cub remained unfazed, an enigma of the wild. Jean's heart raced as the distance grew,
06:01 and her relief was tangible when she finally merged back onto the open road.
06:06 In her rearview mirror, the cub sat unperturbed,
06:10 a symbol of the untamed spirit of California's wilderness.
06:14 In the frigid wilds of Alaska, a breathtaking encounter unfolded.
06:18 A colossal bear thundered past, its power palpable. These people were amazed,
06:24 despite the uneasy feeling that came along with being so close that they could feel its breath.
06:29 This was no mild-mannered zoo bear. As evidenced by the mutilated fish,
06:35 it had clearly been a formidable adversary. Hunger gleamed in its eyes,
06:39 reminiscent of photos showing brutal bear-on-bear assaults.
06:43 They refused to bend an inch, and steadfastly maintained their position.
06:59 They accepted the essence of the wild without fear. It was not recklessness,
07:04 rather it was a profound attraction to the wild.
07:07 With the sun's descent, they retreated, leaving the coastal brown bear behind.
07:22 This tale of the largest of bears, ruler of land and stream, would forever echo in their stories.
07:30 In Alaska's grandeur, they found their mettle amid giants who ruled the rugged realm and a ferocity
07:37 that both thrilled and humbled. Under the bright midday sun, Jim stepped out of his office building
07:44 and headed towards his parked van. As he rounded the corner, his casual stride turned into a frozen
07:50 halt. A massive creature, its fur shimmering in the sunlight, was engrossed in rummaging
07:56 through a dumpster right beside his van. Heart pounding, he carefully retreated a few steps,
08:12 hoping not to startle the bear. Summoning his courage, he raised his voice and clapped his
08:18 hands, attempting to shoo the bear away. The bear glanced up, a mix of annoyance and curiosity in
08:24 its eyes, but it remained rooted to its dumpster treasure. Growing desperate, the man unlocked his
08:31 van and retrieved his bear spray. With trembling hands, he pointed it at the bear and sprayed.
08:37 A fine mist of deterrent filled the air and the bear recoiled, shaking its head in discomfort.
08:54 His heart racing, the man held his breath as the bear hesitated, then turned and lumbered away into
09:00 the surrounding woods. In the heart of the untamed wilderness, Gordon Buchanan, a seasoned wildlife
09:07 filmmaker from BBC Earth, embarked on a daring expedition to capture the secrets of a majestic
09:13 bear family. Armed with his camera, he cautiously approached a mother bear and her precious cub.
09:27 As he pressed closer to the captivating scene, the mother's primal instincts flared,
09:33 sensing a threat to her offspring. With lightning speed, she lunged,
09:37 teeth bared, and delivered a warning bite inches away from Gordon's outstretched hand.
09:42 "Okay, here you go. I'm sorry."
09:46 Time seemed to freeze as tension hung heavy in the air. The wilderness held its breath,
09:58 the camera lens capturing the intense moment. Gordon's heart raced, adrenaline coursing through
10:04 his veins as he realized the gravity of the situation. The mother bear's message was clear,
10:10 her cub's safety was non-negotiable. "Good bear, good bear.
10:15 Okay, that lip smacking is her, letting me know that she's nervous." With newfound respect for
10:23 the wild and a rush of exhilaration, Gordon withdrew slowly, still in awe of the fierce
10:30 guardianship displayed. As the sun dipped below the horizon, he knew he had captured not only
10:36 a breathtaking encounter, but a profound lesson in the unforgiving beauty of the natural world.
10:42 A man's typical after-feast walk turns into a life-threatening encounter when a rather
10:49 unexpected fellow tags along. Unleashing a series of heart-pounding events that leaves
10:55 everyone on the edge of their seats, the man quickens his pace, curious and apprehensive.
11:01 As he draws nearer, he realizes it's a massive bear, prompting him to reconsider his hiking
11:08 adventure and find a safer path to explore. "So here I am, minding my own business,
11:13 walking down the trail. Who do I find? Oh." He quickly ducks behind some trees and then
11:22 makes a determined effort to frighten the large brown bear away from the trail.
11:30 "Little A bear."
11:31 Danny, a native to the region, is aware of the situation and maintains his composure as he
11:42 attempts to reason with the bear. The plan works, and the bear sees that the man does not want to
11:48 hurt him. The huge and powerful bear thankfully keeps walking and leaves poor Danny alone.
11:56 A group of hikers are in for a surprise after meeting a strange creature on its daily walk
12:02 through the forest. In Glacier National Park, Brandy and her family, along with other tourists,
12:08 are startled when they see a figure so big just a few meters away from them.
12:13 "Get up the hill." The guide walks up to the animal and quickly pulls out a handy can of
12:23 bear spray as he tries to scare it away. "Go on, get up the hill. Get out of here."
12:31 Something out of the ordinary stops a man in his tracks in the sweltering Russian summer.
12:50 Later on, he confirms that the encounter he had was indeed an Usuri brown bear,
12:56 who was gladly just curious rather than hungry. When a family disregards the warnings given by
13:03 park rangers, they receive a valuable lesson about the consequences of their actions.
13:08 Yellowstone is the natural habitat of the grizzly bear, so it usually does not surprise the locals.
13:15 Park rangers are often put in charge of both humans and animals, and they specifically told
13:21 this family not to pass the area for this very reason. "No, no, he's messing with my car."
13:28 The bear performs for them, but the child in the car is unamused by it and grows increasingly
13:42 agitated as it continues. "Oh great, how did this happen?"
13:50 Soon after, a park ranger comes upon their vehicle and instructs them to continue driving forward
13:59 in order to escape the bear's harassment. These Japanese women are put in a state of fear
14:05 as a result of a rather embarrassing situation that involves a particularly
14:10 cheeky bear. As its name implies, the Japanese black bear is a native of Japan's dense forests,
14:17 so its sudden appearance should not surprise most, well except for this guest.
14:22 It would appear that the bear is having a good time by showing an
14:34 excessive amount of interest in the young woman.
14:38 "No, no, no, okay, okay, okay."
14:46 When the guide repeatedly tells the bear to back off, the animal eventually gives up and
14:52 leaves the woman alone. Bear watchers get a lot more out of their experience than they
14:58 bargain for whenever they come across a particularly flashy bear.
15:03 Jenny and the other ecotourists in Kukak Bay, Alaska get this close to a
15:09 giddy adolescent brown bear who then proceeds to do this.
15:14 "No!"
15:20 It does not take long for the startled bear to realize that he has been tricked.
15:28 It does not take long for the startled bear to realize he is not as welcome as he had hoped,
15:35 and prances off with his brother in search of friendlier territory.
15:39 After an unanticipated run-in with a powerful beast in Grand Teton National Park,
15:46 a couple finds themselves on the precipice of danger.
15:55 "Just don't turn your back to it, just keep going."
15:59 Ben Harwood and his girlfriend are on their way to the river when they come across a grizzly bear
16:04 and are forced to turn around. "It's really pretty, isn't he?"
16:10 "He really is, yes."
16:11 "Just watch your footing."
16:14 As Ben reassures his girlfriend, he keeps his voice audible enough so the bear can hear them
16:21 and steer clear of their path. In the marshes of the Aleutian Peninsula in Alaska,
16:27 a man who's asking for it gets his breath knocked away. In the beginning,
16:33 Patrick and his friend are marveling at a large brown bear in their midst.
16:47 He takes a chance and makes himself available to the bear, who promptly performs an action
16:53 that would not be out of place on the National Geographic channel.
16:57 They freeze in their places as the bear puts on a fake lunge at them. After what happened during
17:08 their trek, Patrick should think well enough not to mess with bears. A strange creature that is
17:16 both curious and terrifying rudely interrupts a group of fishermen by a lake. Travis captures
17:22 the moment their leisurely lakeside trip turns a little too extreme when they catch a rather
17:28 unexpected visitor on camera. "I'm videotaping him."
17:34 The bear appears to be keeping an eye out for any suspicious behavior and had stopped by for
17:46 a closer look. "You can have my beer."
17:47 After that, the bear thankfully stops bothering them and they are able to go about their day
18:00 without further interruption. In the middle of the day, an unusual thief ransacks a pickup truck in
18:07 the middle of the road and gets away with it. After returning to Churchill, Canada from a trip
18:12 to the United States, Robin Jackson gets assisted with his luggage by a very odd-looking valet.
18:19 Despite Robin's best efforts to find some belongings, he rummages through an empty
18:34 suitcase feeling disheartened while the cheeky polar bear saunters away victorious and uncaught.
18:42 A man and his dog are left frazzled when an odd-looking trash collector picks up their
18:48 rubbish for them. Intrigued yet cautious, Boris watches as the enigmatic creature's nimble paws
18:55 effortlessly sort through the trash, revealing its remarkable intelligence and unconventional
19:01 abilities. Boris, known for his deep booming voice, had unintentionally startled the bear,
19:15 causing it to lose its balance and collapse onto the forest floor in a bewildered heap.
19:28 It quickly returns empty-handed to the thick forest from which it had come,
19:33 its footsteps fading into the wilderness as if it had never been there at all. A logger foolishly
19:40 believes that he could outrun such a nimble creature by taking to the trees, underestimating
19:46 the agility and speed of the elusive creature he is trying to escape. However, as he climbs higher,
19:52 the creature effortlessly follows, revealing its remarkable ability to navigate the forest
19:58 canopy. Within the dense forests of Russia, a local logger is pitted against a powerful
20:04 beast in a climb that is certain to end horribly. Desperately attempting to free himself from the
20:21 bear's grip, the man's adrenaline surges as he continues to ascend the tree, his heart pounding
20:27 with every passing moment. The bear's swift departure provides him with a chance to escape
20:41 unharmed, leaving him grateful for the fortunate turn of event. When a motorcyclist is traveling
20:47 through the Italian Alps, he is in for a startling experience when he sees a massive
20:53 figure traveling along the road. He comes to a complete stop in the middle of his journey
21:09 in order to determine whether or not the road ahead of them is secure enough for the two of
21:14 them to travel. They come to the conclusion that neither of them is a danger to the other,
21:30 so they go on their separate ways, acknowledging that they had been fortunate to have such a once
21:35 in a lifetime experience. Caleb Jacques, a fearless grizzly bear safari guide, astounds
21:43 onlookers with his hair-raising expertise and death-defying maneuvers as he cunningly outwits
21:49 a mighty mammal deep within the treacherous Alaskan marshes. His awe-inspiring actions
21:55 leave spectators in awe and disbelief. The guide, a seasoned wilderness expert,
22:08 calmly instructs the group to slowly back away, their hearts pounding with adrenaline
22:14 as they realize the precariousness of their encounter.
22:17 He is not an expert on bears, despite having spent a lifetime learning about them, so he is getting a
22:30 gun ready in case things get desperate. After a few yells, the bear decides to make a break for it.
22:37 A hunter in the snowy forest of Oregon witnesses an event larger than life that involves a creature
22:44 that is so dangerous that it could be detrimental to future nature enthusiasts.
22:50 As Bill continues to make his daily circuit through the forest, he comes across
23:01 a mother bear who is clearly very agitated, her growls growing louder and her protective
23:09 stance indicating she is ready to defend her cubs at any cost.
23:13 "Hey! Knock it off!" He knows that the safest thing to do at the moment is to keep his voice
23:27 as loud as he can. A loud shout from him causes the bear to run off into the forest and retreat
23:34 to her cubs. People who had gone to Glacier National Park with the intention of watching
23:40 bears are terrified when one of the animals charges down the path toward them.
23:54 AJ and her travel group are having a blast sweating through their hiking gear when,
24:00 out of nowhere, a bear goes extremely berserk on them.
24:05 Running away is never a good idea when a bear is charging at you, and thankfully they don't learn
24:20 that the hard way after they tell the rest of the team and steer them away from harm.
24:25 A man trying to improve his lifestyle decides it would be fun to go running through a trail,
24:31 but what he does not count on is something far more sinister than a few extra calories.
24:38 Sean, a trail runner from British Columbia, tries a new forest path in hopes of a better run.
24:44 He flies faster than a road runner after seeing something tailing him. Heart pounding,
24:50 he darts through the trees feeling the rush of adrenaline fueling his every step.
24:55 Running for dear life works for him this time, and he admits that he was fortunate to have gotten
25:11 a head start from the big old grizzly bear. A man in the middle of a treacherous hunt,
25:17 with adrenaline coursing through his veins, has his wildest dreams and deepest fears intertwined
25:24 as he unexpectedly comes face to face with a formidable and mythical beast,
25:30 forever altering his perception of reality.
25:33 Northern Alberta hunter Clint experiences extreme euphoria at the sight of a once in
25:49 a lifetime chance, and then this unfathomable thing happens leaving him in a state of shock
25:56 and disbelief, forever altering the course of his life. The curious mammal casually struts in front
26:12 of Clint, wanting all the attention given to it. After doing so, the hunter and bear part ways.
26:19 An interested animal crashes one man's lounging session at his peaceful home,
26:25 filling the room with unexpected energy and captivating his attention,
26:29 leading to a delightful and memorable encounter that lingers in his hearts.
26:34 Luis from Asheville is in for a surprise, when a rather peculiar encounter interrupts his leisure
26:46 time as he scrolls through his mobile phone. As he swipes through his favorite social media app,
26:53 he sees something in his periphery and promptly gets shocked.
26:56 Luis watches in awe as the bewildered bear, startled by the movement, hurriedly prances away
27:09 and disappears into the thick wilderness, leaving him in a state of utter disbelief
27:15 and lingering amazement. These hunters get their end of the bargain when they come across such a
27:21 vicious opponent, testing their skills, resolve, and pushing them to their very limits.
27:27 Jonasson and a friend are traveling along rivers in the Alaskan wilderness when they
27:40 come across a horrible sight that stops them in their tracks.
27:46 Trying to scare the bear away, Jonasson brings out a weapon. This act proves to be effective as
27:59 the bear immediately runs away upon seeing it. When an unusual customer walks into the loading
28:06 dock, the mood at the workplace goes from relaxed to mortifying in an instant.
28:11 The man seen in the video, named Matt, gets his reaction caught on camera during a heart-pounding
28:23 moment he has at work. A charging brown bear enters the premises of their workplace as they
28:28 go about their day and does this. Thankfully, Matt's healthy limbs allow him to leap out of
28:42 the way of a charging bear. A wildland firefighter and nature photographer, Curtis Matishwin,
28:49 encounters a black bear and uses a tactic from the books. "Hey bear, hey get out of here, I'm leaving."
29:00 In a standoff, Curtis doesn't budge or lower his weapon for one bit
29:07 and continues this brave act of survival.
29:09 "Hey!"
29:17 After a few spritzes of bear spray prove effective, the bear waddles off, retracing its
29:24 steps. A family decides to take their kids camping, thinking it would be a fun outing for everyone,
29:31 but things quickly take a terrifying turn for the worse. While Filippo and his sons
29:37 venture higher onto the mountain to excavate some toilet soil, a mountain bear follows them.
29:43 "Hey bear, hey!"
29:50 Filippo tells his son to take it easy as they descend the hill. He then lets out a loud whistle
29:57 to frighten the bear away. A murderous mammal-gone-berserk interrupts an innocent family
30:04 and their pets in the French countryside. When Edna and her dogs are left alone,
30:15 a ferocious and hungry beast does the unthinkable and terrorizes them.
30:31 Like any protective mother, Edna fights the bear herself and succeeds in saving her dear dog's
30:38 lives. A group of hikers prove the saying "safety in numbers" when they encounter wildlife in the
30:45 most daunting way. Dan and his friends are out venturing on the upper Kananaskis Lake trail
30:52 in hopes of getting a good camping spot when this happens.
30:56 "This is the best day of my life."
31:06 After the bear is satisfied with the show it puts on in front of the guests,
31:10 it nonchalantly walks away, leaving them unharmed. A man camping in Alaska has an extremely close
31:18 encounter with a full-grown animal and its offspring. "Tinley to walk backwards.
31:25 The mom and the cubs." The clip starts with the man nervously describing the scene as two
31:35 bear cubs and a mother bear are walking towards him on a trail in Katmai National Park in Alaska.
31:42 "Tinley to walk backwards.
31:52 Eventually the man and the cubs make it back to camp and the animals can be seen walking away
31:57 from the man at the edge of a body of water. Though the interaction goes about as smoothly
32:03 as one could expect with a grizzly and her cubs chasing you on a trail, the credit should go to
32:08 the man who handles the situation properly. He keeps himself calm and walks away from the bears
32:15 with a watchful eye. And that's all for today's video. If you liked this one, please subscribe
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