Viewer Discretion ▪︎ Lifeless Cub Goes Over Falls ▪︎ Grazer Goes To It ▪︎ 8/2/24 ▪︎ Explore.org

[@joanmullally4934]

So sorry to see this. We all rooted for this poor little guy but it wasn't meant to be. He survived SIX days after the attack. Testament to his resiliency and her as a mom. The two of them looking for him. So sad. RIP little one.

[@The-ii5mj]

Agree. Rest in Peace little one, you were loved🕊️💕🐾✌️

[@kbree4484]

That is so heartbreaking! Poor little cub!! To see Mama Grazer the other cub looking for the littlest one, while Mama is calling out, is so incredibly sad. 😢💔

[@frogsterjonesiii6482]

What attacked the cub?

[@joanmullally4934]

@@frogsterjonesiii6482 32 Chunk attacked it. The TWO cubs went over the fall. The little one washed right toward Chunk. Grazer fought him off, BUT she turned to her right to look for the other cub, think the small one was safe to her left. No, he had a prey response and tried to kill it. The poor little guy survived for a week, walking on his hind legs when he could, but he passed and wherever she had put him and his brother to keep him safe, the body floated down stream. Serious internal injuries were no doubt the cause. 32 Chunk basically grabbed him by one arm and waved him in the air like a flag. It was very sad to see. A stomp or two, and it was a wonder he survived at all, poor baby. Grazer was a warrior queen, but it was just split second bad luck.

[@joanmullally4934]

@@frogsterjonesiii6482 32 Chunk. It was a split second where Grazer was looking for the other cub as it went over the falls. She turned right, the cub was on her ledt. 32 Chunk had a prey response and attacked. Grazer was like a warrior queen, but the cub was badly injured, and passed after about a week of trying to make do with only his hind legs working. So sad. But the large one is thriving. So we are very sad, but glad for her and 'Biggie'.

[@greeneyedbandit1963]

💔 broken hearted 😭 She's such a good mother. I was so praying for that little one. My husband of 29 years passed away yesterday. Sadly this is not what I wanted to see tonight. My heart goes out Grazer. and I pray for the other little one do you have love and strength and success

[@freebird22fly]

I’m so very sorry for your loss.

[@DebraWelch]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m crying with you. Take care of yourself. 💙

[@PandyBlue77]

So very sorry for your husbands passing.

[@jmcnature8114]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I sure hope you'll see events w these beautiful bears, that will add some comfort, during this difficult time. Our hearts go out to you. 💔😇🤗

[@threepwood56]

I'm very sorry for your loss. Praying for you.

[@DulceLaAlma]

Thank you for taking the time and putting forth the effort to publish this video.... it's painful work...sharing hard news❤️🙏❤️ Appreciate you very much🙏

[@theck672]

Well said and I echo your sentiments… thank you… it’s important for people to see to help process what happened. We love these dear bears and the loss of a sweet, innocent cub is just devastating.

[@theck672]

I can’t believe Grazer was able to care for her injured cub and uninjured cub for as long as she did. What an incredible bear she is. I hope for her and biggie to have lots of fish 🐟, and stay safe❣️🙏🙏🙏

[@joanmullally4934]

They are BACK and looking great this week, about 9-7-24, they returned and are hang ing out at the lower river,

[@lindasturm699]

I am heartbroken for Grazer. Bless her heart she did her best. 😢💔

[@JeanBrewer]

Thank you for sharing this. I had scrolled back and could not see it. This gives me peace that tiny has gone home. I believe this is Grazers first loss. She's an amazing mother. 😢❤

[@Mac-ix4qp]

No matter how much you understand how cold and indifferent nature is it is still a shock to see it. So sad.

[@blueocean7225]

Grazer is in a class of her own. She is such a gentle yet fierce mother. She did the very best she could by those cubs, and it showed on the camera when she nuzzled the little one and even hurt so badly it gave her a kiss. I am heartbroken. Crying as I type. So much I want to say about her fierce love for her cubs, if only we were all so lucky to have a mother as wonderful as Grazer. R.I.P. tiny Little may you now have all the fresh salmon you could ever wish for. Biggie you now have all of Grazers attention, and all our love and support. May God bless their little family and keep them safe from further harm.

[@jmcnature8114]

So well said.

[@gillianlord2442]

Thank you for posting the video. It is terribly sad, but I am glad Smalls is not suffering any longer.

[@Shepco123]

Thanks for the updates my dear friend. I can’t always watch all this and really appreciate the updates. Sad day for sure. It’s super tough out there for a mom to protect her cubs.

[@jmcnature8114]

Awww Shep that means a lot. As you know, my first years of watching, I'd be unable to watch. let along capture/edit this to share. But, what I've found, is people want details and because they care so much, they want closure, if possible. This was heart wrenching to watch, but now Grazer can care for her remaining cub and take care of them both.

[@vikkiheller5746]

This Tiny little Angel was such a inspiration, he never gave up & we grew to love him, just like his mom, a fighter to the very end. My heart broke seeing this, but Thankful to u for posting this video...😢

[@SCMesa]

Just heartbroken 💔 I am still crying for you Grazer and the Coy. What are the odds this would happen to you on that exact moment.

[@jmcnature8114]

I was so surprised it passed by her of all the bears fishing the lip, today. Again, it could be another Mama Bear's cub, but if it is her's-this may help her in some way. I'm crying too. Am sure we all are. :/ I hesitate when things like this happen, to post. But, in a way-I, like so many others, want to understand their lives to the best of our abilities, share the triumphs and tragedies they endure and overcome. They are true examples of resilience, perseverance and strength.

[@CastleMc]

@@jmcnature8114 It was Grazer's injured cub; there is only one other female with coy and she hasn't been to the falls. Grazer clearly recognized it as Mike acknowledged. But it was truly an amazing coincidence that it floated right past her and when she found the body she did recognize that it was deceased.

[@srvntlilly]

@@jmcnature8114Thank you so much. We all knew, but now at least we've got closure. Poor, poor Grazer, though.

[@srvntlilly]

@@jmcnature8114Thank you so much for this. We truly appreciate it.

[@jaynecraven1342]

I thought the same, what are the odds? Like a sort of divine intervention to let her, and us, have closure 🙏💔❤️‍🩹

[@nano3014]

Thanks for posting that JM. It appeared to me the cub had passed by the time it went over the falls. Hopefully it is at peace now.

[@lorilimper5429]

Thank you for posting this video. I really needed to see what happened and this gave me some closure. In my own mind Ive pieced together that the cub had either slready passed or was very close before it washed over the falls this evening. Grazer, you will always be the best mama.

[@zoso1203]

In your short life, you gifted us joy and sadness. And taught us compassion. Thank you for your sacrifice, little one. Run free on the other side.

[@Jasmine2-h1v]

just beautiful what you said here, thank you

[@jacquelineconquest6218]

No. Heartbreaking 💔sweet little cub🧸 RIP. My heart breaks for 💔Grazer, she tried so hard. and little Cub without his sib. For days I have been seeing the image of Little One kissing her mom from one of the recent videos. When she was under the platform near the river, Grazer approached and nuzzled her. Little One responded by licking her mom. It was such a precious moment. The pure love between Grazer and Little One will always stay in my heart and mind🐻🧸💔 Thank you, to everyone loving these beautiful Bears. I can't imagine a world without them. Fighting climate change is more important than ever.

[@kathycourington4748]

So very sad for Grazer!😢

[@mandysand5683]

Climate change has nothing to do with a small bear being attacked by a large male. That has gone on for centuries!

[@snosnake5765]

😢

[@taramcbrearty2918]

To see her and the remaining cub searching and calling for tiny broke my heart it was not meant to be no more suffering or fear tiny you are safe now grazer I am so sorry you did all you could 😢

[@michaelhalahan]

If this is Grazer's Injured Cub, now deceased, Grazer seemed surprised to see it go right by her and over the falls. More to come on this Event--but as some have Posted below, if this was the Ending a sometimes very unforgiving Nature intended, it surely did bring closure to a Painful to Watch Attack on an innocent Cub living it's life in the wild and happy to be part of a strong Family Unit. Thanks also for Posting Mom's hasty run to check on her other cub which appears fine and Thanks for Posting this Video.

[@alithorstad6206]

this totally sucks. But thank you for taking the time to pull this together. I needed to see it for myself.

[@dakotajarvis5356]

New sub.. thank you for putting this together. It all comes together watching from all the different cameras

[@reneebayes]

Poor Grazer, this is so sad, I'm heartbroken too😥

[@Orygungurlz]

Wow! Just wow! Thank you whomever put this together! As sad as this saga has been, I truly value the ability to see this. Not many get to witness bear behavior such as this and I learned from witnessing it.

[@louiseoakey]

Grazer is such an amazing bear, so heartbreaking yet im truly relieved that cubbie has no more pain.

[@cherylscholz5621]

That was so very sad. RIP little cub

[@KnutFan]

Thank you for posting the explainer from Mike Fitz as well. This is so terribly sad. I comfort myself in knowing that so many other people who love the bears, are also grieving and shocked by the story.❤️🧸🐻🧸❤️🌈

[@DebraWelch]

Absolutely heartbreaking!!! This is so sad!!! We were watching today. We saw it live. We didn’t know what it was until Grazer took off. Absolutely devastating!!!!

[@toveirenbecker2471]

I feel so sorry for Grazer and her Tiny - also for Biggy, which has lost his playmate. When I saw the little family for the first time, I just fell in bear love with the tiny cub. I have been very upset by most things after 32 attacked. Tiny. It’s suffering was terrible to watch and hear. To watch this video is for me kind of a relief. No more suffering for the cub. And 32 better keep away from Biggy … #GrazerPower

[@donnahunting2835]

I am so saddened but believe she will have closure now, not wondering where her precious cub is. It will become part of the earth and water that will provide food for Mama and little brother. 💔

[@RosesFallThornsRemain]

Thank you. RIP sweet tiny bear. 🥀

[@shamrock7474]

So heartbreaking to see. If you watch carefully, It actually looks like she finds the cub that went over the falls & tries to pull it to safety. You can see it in the water just below her. Im not even sure if she might have thought this was Biggie & she got confused. When she sees Biggie she runs to him leaving the cub in the water (you can see the dark spot). Them they return to where the deceased cub is.

[@eeviste]

Thank you for posting. It’s closure for us too, just like for 128 Grazer and 128jr. 💔

[@stevev8079]

How did the cub get upstream?

[@debjohnson6332]

I am heartbroken for Grazer. Thank you for sharing this. 💔

[@jaychristensen5702]

After watching bear cams for 11 years 5his hurts really bad gonna have a hard time with this ! Love you Grazer and little ones ! I love you little Buddy RIP

[@jmcnature8114]

Awww softy heart club member and friend. This has been a tough couple weeks for sure. We're told not to get too attached, but its hard not to. Hang in there and I hope you're doing well, besides this. Take good care.

[@jaychristensen5702]

@jmcnature8114 Thank you JM !

[@wendyhood1006]

You are not alone I am also a long time bear cam watcher and I’m really struggling with this situation it’s just so awful and sad 😢

[@GT-mn3bx]

This males me feel he was stashed away, got into the water and couldn't swim.

[@HyeLaine]

My thoughts exactly too 😢 She seems desperate to find him. 💔

[@CastleMc]

We will never know what happened but the cub hadn't been seen for days and may have died days ago. It was a blessing and an amazing coincidence that Grazer saw it and recognized that it was deceased. She then turned her attention to her surviving cub.

[@HyeLaine]

@@CastleMc Thank you I just read in a Facebook group what Mike Fitz’s thoughts are on the video of the cub going over motionless. 😞

[@ykmaggie]

@@HyeLainewhat we’re they?

[@stacia99]

I agree, it seems like she must have brought him there to watch over while fishing, and also expected him to be okay in the water for a moment while she retrieved the other cub. She obviously didn't expect him to get swept away. And I've seen her cubs get swept down that area before and they always ended up on shore, so I have to think that's where the injured cub ended up eventually, seems like that's the way the water flows.

[@halisabo9622]

My heart breaks for Grazer and Biggie, but smalls looked deceased when he went over. We never actually knew the extent of his injuries, he could of had internal injuries that ended him, maybe while he was drinking water or something. Overall, a really sad situation- but this is nature and part of life. Grazer your a great mama, cant wait to see biggie flourish, and RIP Smalls, hopefully youll get to munch on a endless supply of salmon in bear heaven ❤

[@KennyT56]

Not sure what to make of this. The odds seem astronomical of this actually happening. If she's fishing at the lip, how could her cub get in the river and float right by her? Heartbreaking for what seems like the umpteenth time. I was hoping for some sort of closure, but definitely not this way.

[@jmcnature8114]

I know. Not sure how/why either. Even the experts & Rangers don't. So many questions..., especially when they happen off camera, or outside of park hours.

[@68758]

They put it there for show that's why they claim it disappeared". They delete comments of people voicing their opinions.

[@llngprc5411]

I honestly think the little one was escaping an attack by another bear. RIP. Sad but this is nature. I cried for 3 days last summer after watching a young falcon fall from 23rd floor in Montreal . Taught me to strong if I'm to watch live nature. Peace and love and ty for posting the video

[@barnowlwatcher]

@@68758Who is “they” and why would they do that?

[@Alexa-m7k]

@@68758 completely agree. seems too staged. I think the rangers found the body and this is the way they could stop all the questions. They really need to look at closing the comment portion of the cam. Seems like they get annoyed so easily and have too many rules on what people can ask or say.

[@susancoddington6393]

It’s very sad but I’m grateful to know Tiny isn’t suffering but crossed the rainbow 🌈 bridge and is happily playing in Heaven. Poor Grazer she did everything she could to help the coy she is an incredible bear mama 🐻🧸❤️🧸😢

[@paulaporter778]

Thanks for posting and giving us the opportunity to express our sad feelings. Kinda tired of the "nature is cruel,get over it" attitude of some. We know it and acknowledge it but most of us cannot suppress the emotions that we have. Allow us to grieve without chastising thanks

[@joycekirkpatrick4503]

This just broke my heart today. Tiny is in a better place with the Lord. Grazer was doing the best she could. Amazing she cared for him all this time. Thank you

[@srvntlilly]

Yes, he's having the time of his life up there, waiting for his mom and siblings. 🥹

[@charlesadame7298]

I didn't know wildlife and humans shared deities; or why all the anthropomorphism? Please don't respond we're all God's children since humans don't treat wildlife as such; and bears can't read the bible nor live with similar logic.

[@srvntlilly]

@@charlesadame7298 okay, I won't .

[@gregroberts6698]

RIP little one, and thanks for being such a good Momma 128 Grazer. Go get em Coy.

[@BeachyKeen92]

Yeah that cubbie was deceased. It wasn’t struggling and looked completely still.

[@KennyT56]

Looked like rigormortis had set in.

[@Orygungurlz]

@@KennyT56Although we will never know for sure, I didn't think so. There was quite a bit of flex as he was impacted by the currents going over the falls. Also the state of being totally submerged, speaks to not having been in the water very long.

[@LaVidaDeDSR]

@@KennyT56. I slowed multiple videos and inspected each frame. Poor little thing never moved at all. More telling was his front legs that had been loosely hanging at his sides were positioned straight out and remained that way. Sorry if this offends anyone but other chatters were arguing about this-rather unkindly at best-so my inherent intellectually curious critical thinking compelled me to investigate.

[@Orygungurlz]

@@LaVidaDeDSR and add your opinions to the argument? Which is all they can be... we didn't examine the cub, we can only guess.

[@KendyFreeman]

Nature can be brutal, but it also teaches respect for the survivors. I can't imagine how huge that remaining cub is going to be with Grazier as a mom for 1.

[@adrienne8050]

Really heartbreaking!! Frazier would not have been spending so much time searching, if it was not her cub. You could tell she was distressed. She has great motherly instincts. How very very sad. 😢

[@gailtrust8727]

I just don't understand how the little warrior got in the water. Did he walk to the falls, were his arms healed, how did he get to close to Grazer on the lip ???????? It is so sad for her and the cub. Oh my. What a rollercoaster week. While I am getting better at accepting some of the unknown while watching the bears. I hope we can get a few answers about this tragic event.

[@jmcnature8114]

Mike Fitz w Explore.org will prolly discuss next live chat. We just may never know?

[@DeborahLynnM]

Both cubs were seen with Grazer a couple days ago near the Falls platform. The bigger COY was partially up a tree, and the injured COY was on the ground at the base of the tree, and Grazer was fishing the lip. Somehow it managed to get to that location from the treehouse. Awhile later the injured COY disappeared and from that point on Grazer has only been seen with the one COY. What happened when it disappeared is the mystery. 🙁

[@CastleMc]

@@DeborahLynnM According to NPS rangers who were tracking the situation, the injured cub had not been seen or heard since Monday and there was no evidence that Grazer was taking care of it after it disappeared. We will never know what happened but seems the cub had probably been dead for several days. It's been a rough week and I am glad that the cub is no longer suffering and that Grazer has some closure.

[@balderdashery1]

Thank you for posting this.

[@auntiear126]

Although it seemed inevitable that the badly injured cub would die, those who have been watching know what happened. Thank you so much.

[@user-qc7hr4my7r]

Sad day at Brooks Falls. Can’t believe that the cub floated by her when she happened to be on the lip😢

[@random_acts_of_bluntness]

A higher power put him there at just the right time, to give poor momma closure, to give us all a sad ending but closure. Poor baby is no longer suffering, I can only imagine the pain that he was going through. 😭

[@srvntlilly]

Oh, this is so heartbreaking! 💔 She's been looking for days for her baby. Oh Grazer, I'm so, so sorry. RIP precious baby, till your momma can be with you again. 😢

[@mimikarenbryant7325]

One day, in a future season, Biggie will return to the falls old enough and smart enough to be in competition for fat bear week. Until then, let's hope we see him season after season, growing and learning, hanging out with other younger bears, honing his fishing skills, and eventually being an adult bear. While death is the end of the cycle of life for all living things, I'm hoping Biggie will be blessed with longevity. He will have a special place in the hearts of so many!

[@vickyparnell906]

OMG. POOR MAMA.GRAZIER. ❤. Prayers for the family.

[@snowy1634]

I am so impressed that although it was apparent she wanted to stay with her deceased cub, she knew she had to take care of her living cub and make sure he was safe. So she ran to him and got him before she continued after the deceased cub. No way to know what happened, but I believe the cub was hiding out in back of the Falls, hungry and weak, but saw his mama and jumped into the water to be near her. Because of his inability to use his paws and his weakness, he could not swim and drowned, but still managed to float right past her. No way to know for sure, but that's my belief. Its just heartbreaking.

[@MelanieLinehan]

I wasn't sure if people realized that she found it in the water, before she ran to her other cub. I am hoping I am wrong, but it almost looked like it was trying to swim, after Grazer ran off for the other cab. I hope I was wrong. Around the 1:10 mark. What do you think, if you don't mind watching it again.

[@348Tobico]

Wonder who did the cub in? None of the bears fishing noticed anything noisy going on up river. Was it Grazers cub? The living cub sure doesn't look rattled until Grazer gets frantic.

[@whitedragon5578]

How did the little one get into the river ? Did it drown from its injuries trying to reach its mama or had it passed away prior and was too close to edge of the river when it passed? Mother nature can be sad at times. So glad mother nature gave mama another cub to ease her sadness.

[@jmcnature8114]

Mike Fitz with Explore joined us in chat, and said there are so many possibilities as to what may have happened. He definitely thinks whatever happened, was related to its injuries and inability to sustain himself, sadly.

[@Kebersox]

just so odd that the cub came from up stream

[@tamarawall1843]

Momma, my heart hurts for you 💔💔💔

[@purplesuebee9811]

So very sad. You’re killing me Smalls one last time. RIP little one. 😢❤

[@maryj2671]

So so sad. Grazer tried her best. She is a great mom. RIP lil one

[@kellylassen6769]

Poor Sweet Mama Grazer. My heart breaks for her. You can see her desperately looking for her baby.😞

[@kayhooper5672]

Heartbroken 💔.. Tiny was a joy to watch explore. I will miss seeing him. It was a highlight in my day. But his littermate remains.. time to celebrate that life. Focus on the beauty of this wonderful, beautiful coy and its amazing mom. We have many things to celebrate. Might have to look hard right now, but they are there...

[@jmcnature8114]

Totally agree with ALL of what you said! Focusing on the positive can change one's life. It has for me, for sure. Not always easy for sure. But, so worth it to even marvel at small things.

[@CR50_Team89]

Thank you for recognizing it was already passed

[@margaretminic3385]

RIP little guy so sad for grazer bless her heart ❤️ ❤❤

[@frogsterjonesiii6482]

The cub looked like it was deceased when it went over the falls. How did it die?

[@kims.7829]

Oh sweet little..my heart breaks for this family..i know their bears but life is precious..

[@j-sin3344]

Where was the baby that it was able to fall in the river and wash past her? I also thought that cub was doing better, figured it was a different cub, but guess not. Kinda odd having all those things line up to create this video clip...She def doesnt lose cubs to carelessness that is a fact..

[@fakeperson4069]

also thank u iv been praying for her cub again thank u for ❤❤❤ sharing 😊❤

[@kbree4484]

That is so heartbreaking! Poor little cub!! He was so tiny. To see Mama Grazer trying to pull him out of the water, my heart broke for her, then her and the other cub looking for the littlest one, while Mama is calling out, is so incredibly sad. 😢💔 I feel @o bad for Mama and its sibling.

[@ghostinthemachine8243]

You get a sense just how big those male bears are when you see Grazer next to them. Too bad about the little guy, but nature is a tough school.

[@kwoughter]

Crossed over that wild Alaska rainbow bridge

[@vivianbobka5239]

tanks for the work of putting this together

[@gorrdec]

I only just saw this and I’m sad for Grazer and Big. ❤ I’ve loved watching Tiny, who was so playful. My favorite was the grass ball that was the best toy ever! I’m also so amazed by Grazer and how tenacious she has been protecting her cubs and I’m impressed she was able to keep Tiny alive for so long. I agree that Tiny tried to follow her to the falls but couldn’t swim. It looked like Grazer was crying after she ran to protect Big and they were walking back. ❤ Grazer family

[@douglashurd8652]

Unbelievable insane brooks analysis

[@Jas-sq5er]

😢😭💔 I'm crushed. So hard for momma bears. I could not watch but saw the thumbnail. Last season was tough for momma bears . Now, I watched Graze be the fierce mom that she is. For me, I have to keep distraction with the Olympics. ❤❤❤🐻🐻

[@FeatheredLife]

Rest in peace wee one know that you were loved.

[@kowalski3769]

God damn between this and the death of rescued baby elephant Phabeni a week or 2 ago I think I need to take a break from these wildlife videos and streams. Mother Nature can be magnificent and so very cruel at the same time. She's a heart breaker at times.

[@jmcnature8114]

Watching nature live is NOT for the faint of heart. My first year(s), I was a wreck...but the joyous, amazing moments have kept me watching. I'm inspired by their resilience, strength and ability to live in the moment; because their lives depend on them moving forward. I hope you too, will decide the good outweighs the bad and tough moments. You have many a kindred spirit, in your caring for animals. Take care.

[@toveirenbecker2471]

I also followed the HERD. I was so sad what happened to Phabeni. Too much. 🎼🐻🎶♥️🎶🐘🎶💙

[@sarajstevensonss]

How did he manage to die in the brook and float past mom? Sorry for the loss of the precious little bear ❤

[@daisybee1439]

Rest in peace sweet cubbie!!😇😇😇

[@danuta2214]

Do you remember a few years ago when the bear returned several times to the dead cub and lay next to it with another live bear? Grazer is also looking for a baby, better than many human mothers. couldn't you catch this little guy and cure him and then give Grazer back?

[@barbarapeterson9799]

We now have closure! 🙏

[@vixengypsy]

TY JmcNature. I'm gonna take a break for abit.

[@jmcnature8114]

@@vixengypsy hugs. This whole event and aftermath has hit hard.

[@wise1377]

No words can be expressed, except we mourn her loss. The loss of an animal that we get to know and care for is hard. Worse when they still have their mother’s in their life and she has to deal with it. Worse for this beauty, she had to witness it. 😭

[@TheErik249]

Well, at least we have closure. I am crying while I type this. I am so sorry for Grazer, her coy, and her living coy. Rest in peace little one.

[@diane5196]

So very sad!!! We were so hoping for a better outcome!! RIP sweet baby!!!

[@AzDesertFoxx]

Poor little thing. Nature is tough, but at least it isn't suffering any longer.

[@Summit1962]

Heartbreaking💔😢. What I don't understand is where the little one came from? RIP little one🌈

[@chrismaldonado4657]

She is such a good mom 💔

[@melissalawsonhernandez6198]

So sad. And I don't care if anyone gets mad I am mad at Chunk too. And he is my favorite. I know he's a bear being a bear but I am mad. That little guy got in the water and couldn't swim and then drown..then floated down the falls. He just wanted to be near mom.😢 😭😢😭

[@ghostinthemachine8243]

It can be sobering to find out that Nature is not all sunshine and rainbows. Chunk is neither good or evil. The cub just had the bad luck of crossing paths with him at the wrong moment.

[@BaarBear]

I know that many of you are sad over Grazier's lost cub and I understand that. Know this though-Nature is a lady of great beauty but she's also a lady who is vicious, cruel and offers no mercy to the injured and weak. For every Grazier, Bear Force One, Otis, or whoever you see there were hundreds of thousands of cubs that never made it to adulthood. Thus while you mourn the loss of Grazier's cub rejoice in the fact that she still has a cub that survived and with her help could and possibly will make it to adult hood to have cubs of its own.

[@ElyseF00]

Absolutely heartbreaking. I can’t watch it . Poor baby and mama and sibling. Condolences to the bear community ❤🙏😢

[@scottcat6345]

😢 but I can't see grazer..

[@lorespangler7263]

What happened to the little one?

[@Lashonda-p5i]

I got banned from Katmai chat for asking them to help that little cub. No one did anything for 6 days.

[@mackenziej6553]

They can’t interfere for so many reasons. Nature has to care for its own without human intervention.

[@wendyhood1006]

Absolutely heartbreaking 💔 I’m so sad 😭

[@JeanettaGray]

I’m just heartbroken 💔

[@larryanderson7266]

From my years in Montana and the Cascades, I learned like people and bears are unpredictable. Sad end here

[@gladysedgell2410]

I feel sorry for Grazer she did her best and always does. So sad to see the little one go over the falls. Heartbreaking 💔

[@bearandbee5470]

It was heartbreaking to see this happen. RIP little one. 💔

[@susieast450]

I still think there should have been an intervention. So sad 😢😢

[@mimikarenbryant7325]

If you really think about what an intervention would entail, you might reconsider. For example, Smalls would need to be examined and evaluated and then treated. This would be dangerous in the field because of Grazer and her natural instincts. Removing Smalls to take him somewhere for examination and treatment would be stressful for him, being removed from what he knows and from his mother. If treated and regaining his health, not sure he would successfully re-enter Katmai safely. It could create unpleasant or unsafe situations for Grazer and Biggie. There are so many unknowns. But yes, it was so sad.

[@gm2282]

Poor bear cub suffered for a long time 💔

[@j.deschenes6853]

Heartbreaking.

[@fabib7019]

It's hard to see; Grazer is a good Mother, too sad.💔😭