ALBERTA, CANADA, June 27 (Billings News Online) — A viral video from Alberta’s Kananaskis Country shows a woman walking her dog near Mount Engadine Lodge on Rummel Lake Trail slowly backing away as a grizzly bear circles and charges. Alberta Forestry and Parks identified the area in reports about the encounter.
The clip spread after a friend posted it on Instagram, and no one was hurt, according to the reports. The woman does not run in the video, instead keeping her distance while speaking to the bear.
That response matches official bear-safety guidance. The U.S. National Park Service says running from a surprised bear can trigger a predatory reaction, and the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee says people should back away slowly when a bear is not engaged and use bear spray when appropriate.
For travelers and hikers in bear country, the practical takeaway is simple: keep pets on a leash, carry bear spray and give wildlife space on the trail. The committee says bears can run faster than humans for short distances.
