This video was captured by one of our guests on 5/25 in the evening at the end of Horseshoe Bend (thankfully, our guests took this from their vehicle). Bears are nothing to mess with, and this one looks like a female that may still be nursing given the enlarged teat on her abdomen in this pic. The cubs won't be far away and that's the danger. With cubs, Momma will treat anything as a perceived threat and will deal with it quickly. She won't hesitate to take on any male bear of greater size and strength, so humans don't really intimidate her much. If you see one, stay away. If you can't escape, make yourself as large and noisy as you can and stand your ground. If you see a cub, get a swivel on your neck and calmly get out of the area or in shelter. Never ever approach a cub. Yes, I know they're adorable, but just don't.
