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Raw Bear Power- Portfolio of a Giant Old Grizzly

By Brad Josephs · On August 30, 2012

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This enormous brute of a bear overpowers the river to force salmon out of the current

 

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The giant brute slams into a pool, ejecting a salmon into the air,

 

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The bear’s head and a salmon are visible in the wall of water created by the great splash.

 

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A closer look at an eerie, incredible split second captured in a high speed image. The salmon in peril, and the relentless bear are visible in the wave of water.

 

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The big old boar secures yet another meal from the frigid river,

 

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Giant male brown bear.  Check out his muscular arms and shoulders.

 

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The old warrior.

 

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Giant coastal grizzly, Alaska peninsula.

 

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The old male fishes from a rocky outcrop above the river.

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He takes a plunge after salmon in a deep pool.

 

 

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raw bear power

 

These photos were taken in Katmai National Park, which is is one of the only places where huge males like this are not afraid of humans.  In other areas of Alaska, these bears are viewed as trophies for hunters, and hide from any sign of humans.  I think this bear is far more valuable alive than dead.

 

 

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Brad Josephs

Brad has been a Natural Habitat Expedition Leader since 2005, guiding Alaska grizzly bear tours, Churchill polar bear tours, northern lights expeditions and China panda tours. His specialty is bear biology and ecology of the north country.

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9 Comments

  • sharon says: August 30, 2012 at 9:28 am

    love the pics….

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  • JeannetteeeCh says: August 30, 2012 at 9:33 am

    Magnificent Creature. Deserves to live free and wild. It is we humans that have things confused.

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  • Jeannette Cheeks says: August 30, 2012 at 9:35 am

    These magnificent creatures need to be allowed to live wild and free. It is humans who do not think correctly nor act in harmony with all animals and life on this planet. [:p]

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  • David Sherman says: August 30, 2012 at 9:42 am

    Great pics!!!

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  • David Sherman says: August 30, 2012 at 10:00 am

    Iy you get a chance, this trip is awesome. We had a great time in July 2012. We went with Brad and he is a great guide with great knowledge of the bears.

    I want to go back!!!!!!!

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  • Lorac says: September 16, 2012 at 8:16 am

    Your photos and the obvious love of wildlife are wonderful. I really enjoyed this series of photos. What an amazing old brute!

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  • Linda says: September 27, 2012 at 8:22 am

    I can’t wait to take a trip with Brad!

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  • Anonymous says: March 14, 2016 at 2:40 pm

    Fabulous pics!

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  • Kathy says: March 14, 2016 at 2:41 pm

    Fabulous pics!

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