Overview
- A woman walking her dog in Kananaskis Country was followed, circled and charged repeatedly by a grizzly before the animal retreated and both escaped unharmed.
- The encounter was filmed and the footage was widely shared on X by commentator Tony Lane, where it quickly went viral and drew public attention.
- Wilderness Escape Adventures and follow-up reporting said the woman was close to camp, had only a bell or a coffee spoon noise rather than bear spray, and used loud vocal commands to deter the bear.
- Alberta Forestry and Parks issued localized warnings for nearby routes including Mount Shark Road and Rummel Lake Trail and staff are monitoring the area.
- The video has renewed practical safety guidance after a recent rise in bear activity in the Alberta Rockies, with officials restricting tent camping in some sites and experts emphasizing leashing dogs and carrying readily accessible bear spray.