A black bear followed an elderly man down a British Columbia sidewalk as bystanders alerted him to the wildlife encounter in a viral video that has garnered over 35 million views.
The man was walking along the sidewalk, seemingly unaware that a bear was just feet behind him. Bystanders across the street noticed the situation and shouted to warn him.
Upon realizing he was being followed by a bear, the man quickened his pace. The bystanders who alerted him remained on their side of the street and were loud enough to deter the bear, which reportedly turned away. The man was then able to continue on his way.
The video captures the close encounter and the intervention of the bystanders who successfully warned the man, averting a potential disaster.