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A Maine couple thought they were about to photograph a moose. Instead, a calf and a bear burst from the woods, and they had seconds to decide whether to intervene

Times of India

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July 4, 2026

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A Maine couple thought they were about to photograph a moose. Instead, a calf and a bear burst from the woods, and they had seconds to decide whether to intervene

A peaceful fishing trip in Maine took a dramatic turn when Todd and Elvia Malcolm witnessed a black bear pursuing a moose calf. Reacting swiftly, Todd drove his truck between the predator and its prey, startling the bear and allowing the calf to escape to its mother. Elvia, meanwhile, captured the heart-pounding moments on her phone, unknowingly documenting the incredible rescue

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Associated Press

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· Jul 2, 2026

Couple snaps a photo of a bear chasing a moose calf in Maine

A married couple in Maine saw a large bear chasing a calf moose down a rural roadway and were able to capture some photos of the chase. (AP Video: Dylan Lovan). Photo credit: Elvia J. Malcolm Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

DNyuz

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· Jul 3, 2026

Maine couple help moose calf escape charging bear, reunite with its mom: ‘Knew what I had to do’

A Maine couple took matters into their own hands when they witnessed a behemoth black bear chasing a terrified moose calf at full speed — driving in between the wild animals to scare away the predator. Elvia and Todd Malcolm were in Telos Township for a peaceful day of fishing when they saw a female []

Independent Journal Review

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· Jul 3, 2026

Fishing Trip Turns Into Wildlife Rescue as Couple Intervenes in Bear Chase

A routine fishing trip in Maine took an unexpected turn when a couple used their pickup truck to help a moose calf escape a charging bear, allowing the young animal to reunite with its mother. According to Fox News

Fark

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· Jul 3, 2026

In the most Maine story ever a pair of Mainers help rescue a baby moose from a bear [Hero]

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Irish Star

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· Jul 4, 2026

Maine couple helps moose calf escape from bear during dramatic roadside chase

The couple expected a peaceful day of fishing but experienced an animal encounter worthy of a David Attenborough documentary

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 2, 2026

Maine couple spots a bear chasing a moose calf and helps it escape

A Maine couple had an unexpected wildlife encounter while heading out for a day of fishing.

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Related coverage for "A Maine couple thought they were about to photograph a moose. Instead, a calf and a bear burst from the woods, and they had seconds to decide whether to intervene": Associated Press — Couple snaps a photo of a bear chasing a moose calf in Maine. DNyuz — Maine couple help moose calf escape charging bear, reunite with its mom: ‘Knew what I had to do’. Independent Journal Review — Fishing Trip Turns Into Wildlife Rescue as Couple Intervenes in Bear Chase. Fark — In the most Maine story ever a pair of Mainers help rescue a baby moose from a bear [Hero]. Irish Star — Maine couple helps moose calf escape from bear during dramatic roadside chase. KSAT San Antonio — Maine couple spots a bear chasing a moose calf and helps it escape