A Boy, a Bear and a Close Call in the Mountains of Italy
A 12-year-old knew what to do (and what not to) when he crossed paths with a large bear on a hike. A video of the encounter has gone viral.
Showing remarkable aplomb, 12-year-old Alessandro Breda slowly tiptoes down a scrubby hill during a walk in the Dolomites. “Photo,” he whispers hoarsely to his companion, Loris Calliari, who assures him he’s taking one.
“Come, Ale, come,” says Mr. Calliari. “Don’t turn your back to him.”
“Him” is the sizable brown bear shadowing the boy as he makes his descent during a family hike. Continue Reading
