I guess this actually happened because I took this photo. But here is the disclaimer, never ever approach a bear in the wild and know that this encounter with this specific bear is one of a kind and that she came over and ate salmon a few feet away from me. It takes trust on both sides and confidence that we are both cool: I donāt freak you out and you donāt freak me out even though I know you could hurt me badly. And maybe this is the take away, just because you can doesnāt mean you should. Kindness and respect goes above all else and thatās when the magic happens. There might have been a little tear of joy running down my cheek after she left. It was that special moment that you canāt even make up in your wildest dreams. And while I felt completely safe and at ease with her being so close to me, I also knew that our guides had my back at all times talking calmly to Maāah and just letting her do her thing. Sheās so special and I hope her belly is full of salmon right now getting ready for hibernation āØš»! Happy thanksgiving! @gitgaatspirit @timothy.irvin @badkins206 @lutra_wildlife @explorecanada #gitgaatterritory #gitgaat #gitgaatspirit #spiritbear #bear #blackbear #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #wild #pnw #greatbearrainforest @hellobc #explorebc #natgeo (at Gitga'at First Nation) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3hX-uIB568/?igshid=10l05w68sfp63
