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Alaskan Bear Guide Films Incredible Close Encounter with Brown Bear and Three Cubs
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A remarkable encounter between a seasoned bear guide and a brown bear sow with her three cubs unfolded recently on a remote Alaskan beach, captured in a viral video. The footage, shared by Captain Casey Cooper, shows the bears calmly walking along the black sand shoreline, passing within feet of Cooper, who was seated on the beach. Cooper, who possesses over a decade of experience as a bear guide, maintained a calm demeanor throughout the encounter. He stated, "I didn’t want to startle her but I made sure she knew I was there and let her walk right by me." One of the curious cubs briefly investigated Cooper's shoe before rejoining its mother and siblings as they continued their journey down the beach. Reflecting on the experience, Cooper described it as "such an insane encounter." He reiterated a crucial safety message for viewers: "All bears can be dangerous, never put yourself in a situation like this unless you’re with a professional bear guide." The video serves as a powerful reminder of Alaska's wild beauty and the importance of respecting wildlife with appropriate expertise.
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Just Another Day In Alaska: "Brown Bear Brings Her Cubs Right Next To Me"
Watch: These curious brown bear cubs get shockingly close to a camper trying to enjoy the sunset on an Alaskan beach.
