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Spazito

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2. Usually the cubs are close at hand to the mother...

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Reply #1)

Mon Jul 21, 2025, 09:28 AM

Jul 21

I think the couple startled the grizzly when it came out of the forest and so it felt threatened as opposed to it hunting for food. Grizzlies are notoriously unpredictable so anything is possible for sure.

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This grizzly followed a Calgary couple along a popular trail until they finally roared at it [View all] Spazito Jul 21 OP

Maybe cubs? Doesn't look like the bear was considering the couple as a lunch snack or we 3Hotdogs Jul 21 #1

Usually the cubs are close at hand to the mother... Spazito Jul 21 #2