Overview

• The encounter unfolded at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park as Buoy and center John Hayden filmed an offseason fishing video.
• Footage shows a grizzly emerging from the woods, spotting Buoy’s blue sea troll costume and charging into the shallow river.
• Crew members waded away quickly, adhering to wildlife safety protocols, and the bear backed off before anyone was harmed.
• Buoy’s Instagram post of the incident, published Thursday, has drawn widespread attention to the risks of on-location sports content production.
• National Park Service guidelines recommend creating distance or playing dead during bear encounters, underscoring the need for rigorous safety planning.