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Bear Cub Nibbles Photographer's Boot in Alaska!
31 Aug
Summary
- A photographer's Alaska trip included a surprising bear cub encounter.
- One curious cub briefly nibbled on the photographer's boot.
- The mother bear remained calm and unconcerned during the interaction.
A wildlife photographer on a tour in Alaska experienced an extraordinary close encounter with a family of grizzly bears. The group, led by a guide, maintained a safe distance while observing the bears fishing for salmon along a creek. While the adult bears were occupied, their cubs showed curiosity towards the photographers.
One particularly bold cub broke away and approached a photographer, even taking a small nibble of his boot. The photographer, Bruce Robert Danz, described the moment as surprising but not fearful, noting that young animals explore with their mouths. A slight movement of his foot sent the cub back to its mother.
The guide's coaching on remaining calm and quiet was crucial during the interaction. The owner of the guiding company stated that such a direct interaction, with a bear touching a guest, was unprecedented in his 47 years of experience, attributing the cub's action to curiosity.
