💨 Abstract

On a promotional trip in Alaska, Seattle Kraken forward John Hayden and their troll mascot, Buoy, had a close encounter with a brown bear while fly-fishing in Katmai National Park. A guide quickly intervened as the bear approached, startling Buoy. The incident, caught on video, emphasizes the park's active bear population and the organizers' safety precautions. The encounter occurred during a youth hockey promotion, aligning with the park's "Fat Bear Week" celebrations.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff