The heart-pounding scene unfolded at a ski resort in Predeal, Romania, where stunned visitors captured a terrifying moment on camera. In the now-viral footage, a brown bear can be seen charging at full speed directly behind an unaware skier—like something out of a Hollywood thriller.

It’s not clear if the skier noticed the danger right away, but alarmed shouts from people riding the nearby ski lift may have alerted him just in time. Acting fast, he tossed his backpack onto the snow. The bear, distracted by the unexpected object, stopped to check it out—buying the skier precious seconds to escape.

Officials later revealed that the bear encounter wasn’t a one-off. That same day, several bear sightings were reported in the area, including one close to the ski lift just days earlier.

Now, authorities are under pressure to find better ways to protect tourists while also respecting the natural habitat of the region’s wildlife.

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