# Grizzly bear encounters in the United States

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/grizzly-bear-encounters-in-the-united-states
> Updated: 2026-09-11T16:51:56.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

A series of grizzly bear encounters involving hikers and social media influencers has drawn significant attention in the United States. 

In Alaska, streamers Maya Higa and Alexander “Adapt” experienced a close encounter at a protected viewing site where a bear approached within approximately 20 feet. Crew members noted that bears in that specific area have become habituated to human presence due to decades of supervised visits.

Subsequent reports detailed encounters in Montana’s Glacier National Park, where hikers encountered a bear nicknamed ‘Big Cheeks’, and a tense standoff involving Russian content creator Anastasia Fedko and her partner during a mountain hike. Wildlife safety experts have used these incidents to advise the public to remain calm, stay in groups, and avoid running during such encounters to prevent triggering predatory instincts.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Grizzly bear encounters reported by hikers and influencers in US

Hikers and social media influencers have reported multiple close encounters with grizzly bears in Montana and Alaska, highlighting both the dangers and the unpredictable nature of wildlife.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grizzly-bear-encounters-reported-by-hikers-and-influencers-in-us

### 2026-08-25: Alaska grizzly bear encounter occurs during Maya Higa and Adapt livestream

Streamers Maya Higa and Alexander “Adapt” experienced a close encounter with a grizzly bear during a guided, livestreamed trip in Alaska. The bear passed within 20 feet of the group while hunting fish.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alaska-grizzly-bear-encounter-occurs-during-maya-higa-and-adapt-livestream

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