Caught On Camera: Mountain Climber Fights Off Bear While Hanging From Rock Ledge

The video that has become viral now, shows a black bear attempting to attack the climber with a vicious bite, while the mountaineer screams and punches back the bear

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A rock climber in Japan narrowly escaped death after coming face-to-face with a bear while he was hiking down a mountain. The incident that took place at Mount Futago was captured on camera attached to the helmet of the hiker, who later shared it on social media platforms. 

The video that has become viral now, shows a black bear attempting to attack the climber with a vicious bite, while the mountaineer screams and punches back the bear and doesn't gives up.

Right throughout the confrontation, the climber maintains his higher-ground position. He can also be seen hitting the bear with clenched fists after which it retreats. In a moment, the bear charges at him again but this time the climber lands a savage kick on the bear’s head forcing it to withdraw.

Social media users have reacted to the viral video in different ways.

One of the Twitter users after seeing the video called it scary and a dangerous encounter.

The Japanese Khabib in action 😁🤣
Good thou he was able to fight him of and get away .. such a dangerous encounter and a close one...

— (haydar) حيدر (@mrhaoder) October 18, 2022

Another user wrote, "This mountain climber fighting off this bear is WILD!!!!"

This mountain climber fighting off this bear is WILD!!!! 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/1XEohWioaP

— Shannonnn sharpes burner (@shannonsharpeee) October 17, 2022

"Absolutely terrifying/amazing. Mountain climber fights off bear," wrote another Twitter user while sharing the video.

Absolutely terrifying/amazing. Mountain climber fights off bear, via @Billyhottakespic.twitter.com/yTLS1w0JTt

— Nick Gillespie (@nickgillespie) October 17, 2022

On the other hand some sympathised with the bear saying, " You can see the cub at the 18 second mark. Just a momma bear protecting her cubs."

You can see the cub at the 18 second mark. Just a momma bear protecting her cubs.

— ryan (@wasko) October 18, 2022

While another user wrote, "I really really hope the bear was uninjured after that fall."

I really really hope the bear was uninjured after that fall.

— B G (@trousersnac) October 18, 2022