Kraken mascot Buoy escapes surprise bear encounter during Alaska fly fishing trip

A brown bear startled a Seattle Kraken mascot and others during a fly fishing outing in Alaska’s Katmai National Park on June 25, according to a video released by the team.

The video shows Buoy, the Kraken’s mascot, quickly retreating as the bear rushes toward the group at Brooks Falls, a popular location for bear viewing in Katmai.

No injuries were reported, and the encounter ended without incident…

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