Fact or fiction: Was a biker really chased by a bear as caught on a GoPro cam?
Despite its age, the authenticity of a video capturing a bear chasing a biker through the woods continues to be a subject of debate even in 2023. We are currently investigating this case and seeking further details.
On November 1, 2014, a video emerged on YouTube, claiming to depict a thrilling incident captured by a GoPro camera. The footage allegedly shows a bear relentlessly pursuing a cyclist through a wooded area. The accompanying description provided further details about the incident.
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Fact or fiction: Was a biker really chased by a bear as caught on a GoPro cam?
“It was a usual day, I decided to cycle in the forest and to record my walk on the GoPro. To my great surprise, I met a bear, which hardly pounced on me. Thanks God, I left alive due to the shots that thundered not far from that location!” the cyclist said.
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Within the initial month of its release, the video garnered millions of views, yet a significant portion of viewers expressed doubts about its legitimacy. Although the uploader, known as Mr. Gregor on YouTube, did not confess to fabricating the footage, numerous elements within the video raised suspicions and cast doubt on its authenticity.
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The video provides limited and fleeting glimpses of the bear, making it challenging to confirm its authenticity. However, upon closer examination of slowed-down footage, a clear and sharply defined image of the animal emerges, while the background appears blurred due to the camera's motion. This observation raises skepticism since the blurring effect would typically occur if the cyclist were moving on a relatively smooth surface at a speed nearly identical to that of the bear's pursuit.
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