Overview
- A filmed encounter shows a grizzly following and charging a woman and her dog on a trail in Kananaskis Country before the animal broke off and the pair left unharmed.
- The footage was shared widely on X by commentator Tony Lane and drew strong online reaction praising the woman’s calm response.
- In the video the woman slowly backed away while shouting commands at the bear, a response experts say can help defuse close encounters when bear spray is not immediately used.
- Authorities have reported a recent rise in bear incidents in the region and some sites have temporary camping restrictions after bears accessed tents and food at campgrounds.
- Wildlife experts stress that grizzlies are large and fast, that running can trigger attacks, and that carrying and knowing how to use bear spray is a key safety measure for hikers and campers.