Seattle Kraken's mascot Buoy and forward John Hayden experienced a close call during a fishing trip in Alaska when a grizzly bear charged at them. The encounter occurred while filming at Brooks Falls, renowned for its salmon runs, as part of the team's community engagement initiative. Guides alerted the team, prompting a swift evacuation from the water. Buoy's costume may have attracted the bear's curiosity, but ultimately, everyone remained unharmed despite the alarming incident. The event underscores the importance of respecting wildlife in their natural habitat.
A feel-good excursion to Alaska by Seattle Kraken's mascot, Buoy, and forward John Hayden turned wild when a grizzly bear charged them mid-fishing session in a terrifying clip that's gone viral.
As the crew filmed, a bear approached silently from the trees, then charged through the river toward the group. Their guides sounded the alarm and the crew scrambled out of the water.
Despite the close encounter, no one was harmed, but it was a close call. TROLL NARROWLY ESCAPES BEAR ENCOUNTER.
I want to blame it on Buoy, Hayden joked. They were pretty interested in his whole look.
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