Overview

• Footage filmed at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park shows Buoy and center John Hayden fishing when a grizzly bear emerged and charged into the river.
• The bear halted its charge just short of the mascot before returning to its own fishing spot and posing no threat.
• Kraken’s social media team released the footage on Buoy’s Instagram account, turning an unplanned wildlife moment into a fan-engagement highlight.
• No injuries were reported among Buoy, John Hayden, or the production crew following the bear charge.
• The episode highlights the risks teams face when producing outdoor mascot content in wildlife habitats.