503 Gets Adopted | Memorable Moments In Bear Cam History

503's story is iconic. If you've spent any time in the bear cam chats you've probably heard it referenced. Mike takes us back to when 503 was abandoned and then adopted.
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[@janetbubbert6532]

Holly will always have a special place in my heart for this.

[@wendyhood1006]

I feel exactly the same way about Holly

[@suzanh7777]

Mine too!💕❤️Holly!

[@ayina111]

Holly lives up to her name. What an amazing story

[@charlesharris3571]

Hi, how is your day doing today??

[@KapricornKary]

Nature is amazing and Holly is an awesome mama bear! 🧸🐻💜

[@robertgreen254]

Hello 👋 Bonnie hope you’re having a great day today?

[@patfrank6481]

I remember when this happened and was so thrilled when this little guy found a new family. One of the best and most heartfelt things to ever witness!❤ Thank you @Mike Fitz for reminding us of this beautiful miracle!

[@wendyhood1006]

It was wonderful to see it unfold 🤗

[@crazydoglady5]

Holly is an awesome mom. 503 turned out to be a wonderful bear and I think will dominate the falls one ay.

[@shanemac1111]

I can't do sad stories so I bypass them. I finally clicked on it and made me feel good. These bears show me, no matter how hard life is, they survive. ❤

[@patsylvest]

I am the same way about sad stories. Even when I know they end well.

[@jozzlinpahimulin8800]

I watched this several times. Holy is amazing! I’m so glad that she adopted 503 and treated 503 like her own. Without Holly’s care, 503 might not have made it to adulthood. Happy to see that 503 is thriving. Thank you to Holly’s love and care. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video!❤️

[@violetg7315]

Respect and love what Holly has done for 503. I wonder if her tolerance has made what 503 who he is today.

[@wendyhood1006]

I definitely believe it does 😍

[@kathyschulz4526]

I love Holly for what she did for 503❤

[@beatricecallan]

I love Holly not only for this, I love Holly anyway! She always has a special place in my heart, from the first time I‘ve seen her! She is so special!!

[@hollymartin6405]

Such a great story that teaches us a lot about bear behavior, their intelligence and their resilience. When I first started watching the Explore bear cams this was a story I heard about almost immediately from veteran viewers. I love how this story continues to live on from generation to generation.

[@danielthyme8609]

Bravo Holly she deserves our blessings!

[@sphagnum2000]

I never get tired of this story. Such awesome bears. Love them so much 💕

[@cynthiarogers2904]

. *THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL STORIES I'VE EVER HEARD. THANK YOU.*

[@amyc9155]

I don't know who wrote the script for this video but it is just so beautifully written. 💜💜

[@tallmantoo]

Awe what a touching and truly amazing story.

[@johnshanklin5467]

What a wonderful mother

[@mortalclown3812]

Am I the only one who got choked up? How beautiful. Holly Holy, as the song says. 🐻🐻🐻💙🙏🌍

[@al_wax]

I had to get up from my desk to go cry on a Monday

[@katanderson8594]

I love this story, I also love 503 and Holly! Thank you for posting, it is much appreciated as always!!!!!!!🐻🐻🐻🐻

[@janettamcgee8124]

I don't know how I went from watching funny dog and cat videos to the bear cam popping up. This is the second that I've watched and I'm hooked. This one was so sweet. I'm so glad that 503 found another family and was safe.

[@jphwife]

What an amazing bear mama. I love both Holly and Grazer for their mothering skills, however diametrically opposed they may be. 😂

[@gigimoore3738]

Heartwarming story! Thank you for sharing it.

[@ManyaP64]

This story touches my heart. Holly is amazing.

[@worldtraveler721]

My favorite story!

[@kerrycreger9967]

Beautiful story

[@didibolter9362]

Good girl Holly, thank you so much sweetheart for taking in the little one that was very nice of you, I really appreciate that! ! 🤗 🤗 🤗

[@LaurenLady]

Another miracle of nature, love this story

[@WorkTravelLive]

beautiful story... my favorites holly and grazer 🥰

[@quiltycatlady108]

Always makes me cry. Holly is a wonderful mum.

[@LawrenceCurrie]

Beautiful Thank you for the share of this story

[@gatina7713]

You are very special Holly!

[@kimberlycakes299]

Any time I need a pick me up, I watch this video ❤

[@readytogo6569]

Yeah, I cried happy tears

[@mels1811]

Thank you for another wonderful Bear history

[@jeffreyxxx6176]

We were up there just this last July. If you ever get a chance to go Katmai, by all means go. You won't be disappointed.

[@mels4796]

Thank you for another amazing Bear history

[@jessicaoppegard6578]

This always moved me!

[@glittergrl71]

Love this so much

[@Handbasketification]

this is a great story, Thank you Mike for sharing it.

[@10bears2]

Holly is a very special bear. I just love her!

[@SCMesa]

Just beautiful 😍

[@germaineprien7691]

This is a very cool story!!🧸👍🙆‍♀️🙅‍♀️🤓

[@galaxy_mosaic3587]

awwwww

[@paulalim1476]

Best story ever…….

[@vlogsbykhadija]

Lk 7 First amazing and beautiful animals ❤❤ see you around

[@JohnsDeb]

I love this ♥️🐻🤎🧸

[@suzmaca650]

Amazing

[@lasteniarodriguez8680]

Holly is A good bear we are learning from them thanks to the new technology

[@Jason-TheChad-Muska_circa1995]

I needed this after just watching 451 lose her cub.

[@kathyschulz4526]

I love Holly for taking care of 503

[@vivian2217]

Loved this story❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@maximilliancunningham6091]

Thank you.

[@donnaduhamel6004]

Kudos Holly

[@lunalexi2462]

I’m not crying it’s just allergies 🥹

[@jaknap1]

Warm story.

[@Beloved-of-the-Divine]

🐻 What 🐻 an 🐻 amazing 🐻 Mama 🐻 Bear 🐻 🐻

[@karencurtis6141]

This is my favourite video xxx

[@judystoneshelton7933]

Loved this story on Video

[@willyboyw.5771]

awesome.

[@bugs0075]

I think 910 can be the next Holly

[@tinasoul5772]

❤

[@freedomthroughspirit]

💜💜💜

[@elizabethfrance3237]

Which season did the Holly/503 adoption happen in? Yesterday someone said it was in 2014, and that Holly is 'single without cubs' this year. I was so happy for 503, I cried when I watched the video about it.

[@dnali1077]

Is it possible Holly is the one who initiated contact with 503?

[@KatieMUSE]

It’s possible, but I’d think unlikely. But since no one saw it, we’ll never know for sure! But it sure is an incredible story. This is why Holly has been one of my favorites for years.

[@wendyhood1006]

I wouldn’t be at all surprised Holly is special

[@NinaFoley1]

💕💐

[@anna.esther]

I didn’t understand what made his mom left him. Extra cycle? Couldn’t understand what he says :(

[@mikefitz6837]

The biological mother bear, 402, experienced the return of her estrus cycle which triggered family separation.

[@anna.esther]

Thank you!!! Now I got it

[@srvntlilly]

@@mikefitz6837 How odd that that would happen so soon. 🤔 Just grateful that Holly was there to take her place, just in time. 🥰

[@RaniVeluNachar-kx4lu]

Will you be my mom? I need a little brother. He'll do.

[@helpmychildren2555]

🇵🇸🤲🤲🤲🇵🇸help my kids 🤲🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🤲

[@helpmychildren2555]

ساعدوني يا اهل الخير انا ام احمد من فلسطين اطفالي ايتام مثال وعبره لصدقه (ما نقص مال من صدقه) ما اعطاه لنا ربنا يمكن التصدق منه رقم التواصل بصوره الشخصيه للقناة 🇵🇸 حفظكم الله وادام الرزق عليكم.،