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mahatmakanejeeves

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Sat Jun 6, 2026, 04:43 AM 14 hrs ago

Close call as grizzly bear, cub 'dodge' train in Banff National Park caught on video

Close call as grizzly bear, cub 'dodge' train in Banff National Park caught on video

Pete Thomas, For The Win 16 hrs ago


Grizzly bear cub in Banff eyes approaching train.
Sadra Semnani Rahbar

Trains have killed several grizzly bears over the years in Canada’s Banff National Park, so it can be stressful to observe the iconic bruins on railways.

The accompanying footage, shared Wednesday via Instagram, shows a grizzly bear cub on the same track as an approaching train, and momma bear foraging just yards away.

"It was a close call, but they dodged the train!" Sadra Semnani Rahbar exclaimed in his video description. "I was lucky enough to watch this beautiful mama grizzly and her cub snacking dandelions alongside the railroad in Banff National Park."

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Close call as grizzly bear, cub 'dodge' train in Banff National Park caught on video (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves 14 hrs ago OP
I love how baby goes to mom for protection and they work together to clear the track. efhmc 13 hrs ago #1
So glad they made it. sinkingfeeling 9 hrs ago #2
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