Skiier Appears to be Taunting a Bear to Get Him Casually Skiing down a Hill

A skier had a narrow escape after being chased by a brown bear on a slope in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania. The incident occurred on Friday when the skier, identified only as "Alex," was descending a mountain trail. Suddenly, a brown bear emerged from the woods and began chasing him.

Alex was able to outrun the bear and reach safety, but not before capturing footage of the encounter on his phone. The video shows the bear chasing him down the slope before eventually giving up the pursuit.

According to local authorities, the bear was likely attracted to the area by food left behind by other hikers. They urged skiers and hikers to be cautious and avoid leaving food scraps behind in the wilderness.

Brown bears are found in the Carpathian Mountains and are a protected species in Romania. They are typically shy and avoid contact with humans, but can become aggressive if they feel threatened or if they associate humans with food.

Alex escaped unharmed, but the encounter serves as a reminder of the importance of being cautious and aware of one's surroundings while in bear country.