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Filming Grizzly 399
Clip: Season 42 Episode 15 | 2m 9sVideo has Closed Captions
Filmmakers rush to shoot photos of Grizzly 399 and her cubs as they emerge from hibernation.
On April 16, 2022, Tom Mengelsen and the film crew rush to shoot photos of Grizzly 399 and her cubs as they emerge from hibernation. The director, Elizabeth Leiteris moved by the experience.
Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, Kathy...
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Filming Grizzly 399
Clip: Season 42 Episode 15 | 2m 9sVideo has Closed Captions
On April 16, 2022, Tom Mengelsen and the film crew rush to shoot photos of Grizzly 399 and her cubs as they emerge from hibernation. The director, Elizabeth Leiteris moved by the experience.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship- It's Sue.
Hey Sue.
Where are we?
We're heading towards Jackson Lake Lodge, heading- - [Tom] Yeah, we're heading towards Christian Pond.
- Towards Christian Pond.
- [Sue] Okay.
I'm right at the turn to Jackson Lake Lodge.
- Okay.
- Can you see them?
- [Tom] Can you see 'em?
- [Sue] No, they dropped down on the back side of the ridge, so they may just stay down there and walk under the bridge, I don't know.
- [Tom] Okay, I'm gonna go ahead, I think, and go a little further.
- Tom says he's gonna go further.
I don't know if you could hear that.
- [Sue] Yeah.
- She's headed towards Willow Flats.
The best way we can go now is to the far end of Willow Flats and just wait, because it's impossible to get photos of her out in all those willows, and I don't think she's gonna come back up here.
She could, but I don't think so.
- [Elizabeth] Oh, I see her.
Yeah, she's right there.
I'm filming!
(camera clicking) - [Tom] Get inside.
- Hmm?
- [Ranger] Hey guys, you're gonna all have to get into your vehicle, okay?
- [Elizabeth] Okay.
- In your vehicle, please.
- [Elizabeth] Okay.
Can you see okay, Tom?
- [Tom] Sort of.
- Oh, I started crying the first time I saw her.
I was that person.
I mean, tearing.
But she was so close, we were so close.
I couldn't get my phone out, I couldn't do anything 'cause I was so touched.
And she's real, you know?
I thought she was fake.
- [Tom] You thought she was fake?
- I thought you guys were faking it this whole time!
Well, originally I was gonna go today, and then I was like, "Let's just stay through Saturday," you know?
Can you believe it?
- [Tom] No.
- [Elizabeth] I was so convinced I wasn't gonna see her, just very convinced of that.
Are Grizzlies Still Endangered?
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As their population expands, some states feel grizzlies should no longer be protected. (2m 12s)
Preview of Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons
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The most famous grizzly bear in the world attempts to raise cubs amid conflicts with people. (30s)
Meet the Most Famous Grizzly in the World
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Crowds await the arrival of Grizzly 399, the most famous bear in Grand Teton National Park. (2m 37s)
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipMajor support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, Kathy...