Close Encounters: Grizzly Bears Surprise Hikers in Montana's National Parks

A video captured the moment when hikers at Glacier National Park in Montana encountered a grizzly bear on the Hidden Lake trail. The bear approached the hikers on a narrow path, but fortunately changed course at the last moment and walked down the hill instead. Grizzly bears are a threatened species in the contiguous United States and are known to avoid humans when possible. The National Park Service provides safety tips for bear encounters, including speaking in a low voice, appearing large, and traveling in groups.