Animal encounters in the wild are always exciting, but can be very dangerous.
While most would love the chance to see a massive animal up close and personal, having the safety of a barrier between person and animal is usually the preferred method. That’s why when one man recently spotted a bear following him while out for a jog; he wasn’t exactly jumping for joy.
Evan Matthews was recently working out at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming when he came across a wild animal watching him from the woods. Matthews quickly pulled out his camera to capture the moment, but stayed far away, with bear repellent in hand, just in case. “I’ve seen plenty of bears in the wild, but this was the first time one had shown any interest in me. He must have been extra hungry!" said Matthews in the three minute clip.
According to Fox News, Matthews decided to not use his weapon, instead using his voice to keep the bear at a distance. Luckily, the bear eventually goes back into the woods after following the jogger for a few minutes. While this bear encounter was fun, Matthews likely won’t be going back for more.
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