Brown bear fails to catch salmon in fast-flowing water at Brooks River Falls (00000088)

Brown bear catching salmon in fast-flowing water

Description: The majestic brown bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) is at Brooks River Falls in Alaska searching for salmon. Despite the strong currents and rushing water, the bear skillfully tries to catch a salmon. During the salmon run, there is an abundance of salmon here, which the bear expertly fishes out of the water. However, his hours-long search ends in vain, and disappointed, he leaves the water to go ashore.

Location: Alaska/Katmai, Brooks River Falls, USA

Date of Capture: 15.09.1998