THIS is the terrifying moment a 300kg grizzly bear circles a hiker as she walks her dog.
Horrifying footage shows the huge beast charging at the woman and her pooch in a dramatic stand off, as she yells “get away”.
The grizzly bear prowls towards the hiker and her dog Credit: Instagram/allthingselysia
The bear stands on its hind legs Credit: Instagram/allthingselysia
The bear bounds across the path Credit: Instagram/allthingselysia
The bear charges towards the hiker Credit: Instagram/allthingselysia
The woman was out walking her dog in Alberta, , when the predator approached.
Video shows the bear prowling towards the hiker and her dog, but she bravely stands firm.
The woman can be heard shouting “no”, “get away” as her petrified pet stands rooted to the ground.
She then makes strange animal noises to try and scare off the beast.
Her dog faces off with the bear, slowly backing away as the predator inches closer.
The grizzly bear wanders closer before suddenly charging towards the woman and her pooch.
It chases the dog, pausing to stand on its hind legs menacingly, before continuing its pursuit.
The bear then bounds away and the hiker and her dog breathe a sigh of relief.
The bear stands on its hind legs Credit: Instagram/allthingselysia
The dog runs away Credit: Instagram/allthingselysia
It retreats behind a gate and the hiker takes her chance to flee.
Experts say running is the worst thing to do when approached by a grizzly bear.
This can trigger their chase instinct – and they’re much faster than humans.
The woman backed away slowly initially instead of making a run for it.
Alberta Parks officials said: “Safety of visitors is always our top priority, and staff are monitoring the situation closely.”
They advise visitors to make loud noises and travel in groups to avoid close calls with the creatures.
Walkers should keep their dogs on leads and keep an eye out for signs the beasts have been around recently.
These include fresh digging or scat.
If a bear does approach, visitors are advised to stand their ground, and speak in a low, calm voice.
They should never scream or climb a tree to escape.
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