{
  "id": 16472610,
  "title": "Large Grizzly Bear Spotted Alone On Snow-Covered Alaskan Volcano At 7,200 Feet - WATCH",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/large-grizzly-bear-spotted-alone-on-snow-covered-alaskan-volcano-at-7",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T11:52:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/viral/large-grizzly-bear-spotted-alone-on-snow-covered-alaskan-volcano-at-7200-feet-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In early May, a massive grizzly bear was observed wandering alone on the snow-covered summit of a volcano in Alaska, leaving a helicopter pilot astonished by the peculiar sight. The animal was spotted high above the Aleutian Range, surrounded by expansive snowfields and the unforgiving wilderness. This unexpected encounter has drawn attention to the extraordinary resilience of grizzly bears, showcasing their capability to thrive in some of the harshest environments in North America.\n\nFrom a helicopter flying over Alaska's rugged Aleutian Range, the bear was seen at an altitude of nearly 7,120 feet above sea level. Surrounded by a vast white landscape, the bear appeared as a diminutive brown figure, seemingly isolated from the world below. The scene was particularly striking due to the snow-covered mountain and the freezing conditions that dominate the high-altitude terrain.\n\nWhile the image may seem almost surreal, grizzly bears are renowned for their strength, adaptability, and ability to traverse difficult terrain. Some experts speculate that the bear might have hibernated somewhere on the mountain during the winter and emerged in spring. However, without additional information about the animal's movements, its exact journey to the snowy summit remains a mystery.\n\nThe sighting underscores how remote and unspoiled some of Alaska's wilderness areas remain, where wildlife continues to roam freely across mountains, valleys, and expansive stretches of uninhabited land.",
  "summary": "A massive grizzly bear was recently spotted wandering alone on the snow-covered summit of a volcano in Alaska, leaving a helicopter pilot stunned by the unusual sight. The bear was seen high above the Aleutian Range in early May, surrounded by vast stretches of snow and the unforgiving wilderness. The unexpected sighting has drawn attention to the remarkable ability of grizzly bears to survive…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}