DID MOOSE STOP BEAR ATTACK?

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — An experienced hiker is shaken up after being stuck between a mama bear and her cubs while running on Desolation trail at the end of July.

He shared his experience with KUTV after it was reported a man was attacked by a bear in that same area.

_______________
Hit the subscribe button to stay up-to-date on the latest news, and turn on the notifications to get alerted when the big stories break as we bring them to you live!

Follow KUTV 2News on our other social media pages for more photos, videos and reports:
TikTok: @kutv2news
Twitter: @kutv2news
Instagram: @kutv2news

Call the Newsroom: 801.839.1234
_______________
KUTV is a Utah-based station and a CBS Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to nearly 200 television stations in 86 markets. Sinclair's television group reaches close to 40% of US television households and includes FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision and Azteca affiliates.

#kutv #saltlakecity #news #utah

[elynnm]

Hiker: "Ahhh caught between a momma bear and her cub. Could this day get any worse?"
Moose: "Hold my beer."

[CynthiaApplegate]

He's running into Yogi and Bullwinkle in the same damn day. That's crazy.

[jon-michael]

Im an outdoors man and i never understand how people know that there are apex predators roaming around and still go for a "RUN"

[IamAmericasDaughter]

I was chased by a bull. Running around and around trees to tire him out. But we went around wrong tree and a bear was eating an elk. Now the bear and the bull are both pissed and while they squared off I ran like hell to the cabin. Saw bull later, farmer tracked him down. Saw elk was completely eaten so I assumed the bear finished dinner. Just glad I wasn’t skewered and put on the table as a side dish.

[AndrewMc-fdeh]

Absolutely. Not the place you wanna be running into. A mama bear with her baby behind you. You are a very lucky man.

[kevinfelton]

Out of the frying pan and into the fire!

[deannad]

That is my worst trail nightmare- getting in between a Mama and baby bear😱 At least with the moose, you can hide behind a tree or climb the tree for protection. But with a bear, you cannot hide!

[eatcat.]

just days before a person was attacked in that same area surely it won't happen again- this guy

[miosotisantos]

I have had several encounters with bears people please be careful if a trail is known to be heavy with bears do avoided at all costs remember is their territory be safe

[baribari]

Why do people continue to walk these trails without protection? Pure stupidity.

[buckleyhollembaek]

If I can’t pack a firearm where I go hiking, I don’t go. My safety is number one.

[tommiepattonkendrickiii]

Maybe people should stop going through
THAT part of the trail... People are being attacked, so stop! 🤦🏻

[aliciamarie]

I think a Moose with a full rack is less of a risk than a grizzly momma bear

[Dee-snuh]

This guy needs to thank his Maker for still being alive and well today!

[Sol.H]

Close the trails. That is obviously their territory.

[ladypamela]

Angel in disguise.
You had angels watching over you.

[Yomommasboyfriendson]

This is nature telling you to stop hiking 😂

[jasonhill]

None of the people leaving comments should be in the woods.

[janelleryan]

Lol.He said she was blocking my path.

When did humans forget how to walk without a freaking path made for them?

[BazzaroRealm]

It’s not the animals fault. The Utah DNR is overrun with people. They are more prolific in the mountains than animals. Im thankful I was raised in the 90’s in Utah then left just in time to avoid the mass influx