Hikers Whip Out Phones To Record Passing Mama Bear And Cubs In Grand Teton National Park
Jenny Lake is one of the most popular hiking destinations within Wyoming's idyllic Grand Tetons National Park, but humans aren't its only visitors.
The video below shows a mama bear and her two cubs strolling by a group of hikers who have respectfully cleared a path for the animals to pass through. The video was recorded on July 14, 2021, but is garnering views after a recent upload to YouTube.
See the encounter below:
Video description: "Occurred on July 14, 2021 / Grand Tetons, Wyoming, USA
Went hiking at Jenny Lake in the Grand Tetons in Wyoming where saw a bear and her two cubs cut through a trail and a group of hikers. The cubs got spooked and climbed up a tree temporarily, but came down fairly quick to rejoin their mother."
Grand Teton National Park is home to both black and grizzly bears. The bears in the video have a light brown color, but don't be confused, they are black bears. The park has published an extensive list of ways to distinguish the two species.
Click here for more information.
Regardless of the species, Grand Teton National Park advises that all guests adhere to the following guidelines should they encounter a bear within the park:
-DO NOT RUN. Bears can easily out run any human. Running may elicit attacks from non-aggressive bears.
-If the bear is unaware of you, detour quickly and quietly.
-If the bear is aware but has not acted aggressively, back slowly away while talking in an even tone or not at all.
-Use your peripheral vision. Bears may interpret direct eye contact as threatening.
-Do not drop your pack - this teaches bears how to obtain human food. Your pack can also protect your body in the case of an attack.
-Do not climb trees - all black bears and some grizzly bears can also climb trees.-The vast majority of bear attacks have occurred when people surprised a bear. In this situation the bear may attack as a defensive maneuver. The bear may be protecting young or defending a carcass.
Click here for more tips about safely recreating in bear country.
Stay safe out there, friends!
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