Rare Footage Shows Alaska Bear Attacking Moose and Calf

In the heart of Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park, chilling drama unfolded this summer.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game recently released rare footage capturing an intense encounter between a bear, a moose, and its calf. This gripping spectacle of nature’s raw power has left viewers both awestruck and horrified.

The video was captured on July 8th as part of a wolf predation study near the small city of Gustavus. The camera was strategically positioned along a popular animal travel corridor, providing a front-row seat to the harsh realities of life in the wild.

The footage, released on August 28th, offers a stark reminder of the brutal struggle for survival that unfolds daily in the Alaskan wilderness.

A bear ambushed a moose in Gustavus, Alaska, while a wolf was seen going after a moose calf during the ambush, as seen in footage captured on July 8 from a trail camera. pic.twitter.com/KYUZPDfc25

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As night fell, the footage shows two moose – an adult and its calf – walking cautiously through the darkness. Suddenly, a bear emerges from the left, launching a surprise attack.

The adult moose, in a desperate bid to protect its offspring, appears to strike back at the brown bear. However, the predator swiftly lunges at the moose’s neck, marking a terrifying turn in the encounter.

Adding another layer of tension to the already intense scene, a wolf is seen off-camera, stealthily approaching the calf.

This unexpected twist led some viewers to speculate whether the bear and wolf were coordinating their attacks, a theory that the Alaska Department of Fish and Game deemed feasible, but impossible to confirm.

The fate of the moose and its calf remains unknown, as the department did not release any further footage or details about the incident. This lack of closure only added to the intrigue surrounding the video, leaving viewers on edge and sparking heated discussions online.

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One stunned Facebook user commented, “Dang. Bears and wolves working together??” The Alaska Department of Fish and Game responded, “It does look coordinated, but impossible to know for sure.”

This exchange underscores the mystery and unpredictability of nature, reminding us there is still much we don’t understand about these wild creatures and their behaviors.

This rare footage serves as a stark reminder of the harsh realities of life in the wilderness. It’s a world far removed from our own, where survival is a daily struggle and every creature must fight to protect its own.

This article appeared in Our Patriot and has been published here with permission.