Alaska fisherman records selfie as grizzly devours salmon beside boat
Carter Brown captured a close-up video of a mother grizzly eating salmon just feet from his charter boat on a Soldotna river.
While guiding a fishing charter on a river near Soldotna, Alaska, Carter Brown spotted a large female grizzly and began filming. The bear was seen snatching a salmon and eating it directly behind the boat, with another bear observing from a distance. Brown kept a calm demeanor, smiling at the camera as the animal feasted. He later described the incident as a typical part of life in that remote Alaskan region. The clip quickly spread online, drawing attention to the bear's hunting skill and the fisherman's composure.
Why it matters
The video highlights the close proximity of humans and wildlife in remote Alaskan tourism.
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