In a breathtaking display of bravery, a four-year-old Brown bear found an unconventional spot for a nap, perched precariously on a tiny branch a staggering 50 feet above the ground.
With remarkable agility, the fearless bear scaled the towering tree to bask in the beauty of the surrounding forest while finding respite in the captivating views it offered.
The clever bear strategically positioned two paws on a slender branch beneath her to maintain balance and firmly grasped another branch in front. She remained in this position for hours, savoring the enchanting vistas in Fla, Norway.
Jorgen Tharaldsen, a 41-year-old game designer from Oslo, Norway, was fortunate enough to witness this extraordinary sight as the bear claimed her lofty perch.
Expressing his astonishment, Tharaldsen remarked, “When I first saw her, I could hardly believe the small branches could support her weight.
It appears barely sufficient! However, the bear exhibited intelligence by evenly distributing her weight across the slender branches. It was a truly remarkable sight.” As an avid photographer, Tharaldsen felt blessed to capture such a moment.
He shared, “This was a day where everything aligned perfectly—the bear’s emotions, the extraordinary location, the soft Nordic light of the afternoon, the weather, the depth of the image with the valley stretching behind the bear, and the vibrant autumn colors of nature. It was an exquisite convergence.”
Gazing upon the seemingly fragile trees and the bear’s audacious feat, Tharaldsen couldn’t help but sense a tinge of melancholy.
He observed, “Amidst the autumn hues enveloping her, the bear sat perched in that tall, slender tree—a breathtaking display of bravery, yet not entirely free.
She remained there for hours on end, shifting positions while reveling in the autumn day’s beauty.”
Brown bears are known for their climbing prowess, starting from a young age, engaging in playful ascents and using their skills to forage for food or survey their forested habitat. In this case, the bear sought the view and respite from the rest of her family in the park.
Interestingly, a massive male brown bear, approximately twice her size, roamed the ground below. The bear likely found solace in her lofty sanctuary, offering a safer alternative to mingling with the larger male.
Fla, a small community about two hours from Oslo, Norway, is home to a bear park and carnivore research center.
Visitors can witness bears in their natural environment, reaffirming the park’s commitment to the well-being, conservation, and study of these magnificent creatures.
Tharaldsen’s journey to photograph animals led him to the Hallingdal valley, where he spent three days capturing images of Nordic wildlife. While wild bears still inhabit parts of Norway, they are scarce in the more populated central regions.
Fla provided an opportunity to observe bears up close in a protected environment, where they thrive, reproduce, and contribute to the region’s natural heritage.
