00:00 – Hockey Mascot Buoy Charged by Grizzly Bear While Filming in Alaska
03:27 – Seattle Kraken Mascot Buoy and Player John Hayden Encounter Bear During Filming in Alaska
1. Hockey Mascot Buoy Charged by Grizzly Bear While Filming in Alaska
Watch the shocking moment Seattle Kraken forward John Hayden and the team’s sea troll mascot Buoy are charged by a grizzly bear during a fishing video shoot in Katmai National Park, Alaska. Learn what to do if you encounter a grizzly bear and how to stay safe in the wild. #GrizzlyBearEncounter #SeattleKraken #celebritynews
2. Seattle Kraken Mascot Buoy and Player John Hayden Encounter Bear During Filming in Alaska
Seattle Kraken forward John Hayden and team mascot Buoy were filming in Alaska during an annual event when a bear appeared on the shoreline near Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park. The bear approached, growled, and even charged, but Buoy remained calm and quickly waded away. Hayden joked about blaming Buoy, calling it a close call. The incident occurred during a Bristol Bay Native Corp partnership trip, part of ‘Kraken Week’ with Anchorage Hockey Academy. Bears can bluff charge, so safety is key. Learn more about wildlife encounters and NHL events.
