Confrontation with Wild Bear Caught on Security Video
A shocking video from Bradbury, California, shows a teenage girl's encounter with a wild bear. The video, which went viral in 2021, highlights the tension that can arise during human-wildlife encounters.
A backyard security camera captured the moment a brown bear and her cubs wandered along a wall, prompting barking dogs to confront them. Seventeen-year-old Hailey Morinico intervened, shoving the bear to protect her dogs.
"When I knelt down, I was literally face to face with her," Hailey told CNN. "That was when I had to think. I didn't really think up until then. I did this for [my mom]."
Experts warn that this incident points to a deeper problem, emphasizing the need for caution during human-wildlife encounters. Hailey's quick thinking and actions helped to protect her dogs, including her mother's emotional support animal, Valentina.
Author's summary: Teenager shoves bear to save her dogs.