Woman and a Bear Go Fishing Together, and Their Photos Look Like Real-Life Disney Scenes
Humans living harmoniously with animals that we typically see as wild and feral is something we usually encounter in movies and fairy tales for children. A wholesome story of a human and an animal is not uncommon, but the sight of a bear and a human fishing side by side on a boat is something you wouldn't believe if you heard it from someone else.
That is exactly what happened here—a woman and a gentle giant peacefully spending their time together in a lake, and yes, they are both fishing. It's certainly a sight to behold, one that you don't see every day.
Bears are definitely peculiar pets to have, as they are much larger and broader than the average human, but this woman doesn't seem to be bothered by it at all, as they have formed a deep connection over the years they have been together. It's a bizarre thought, though, that this woman saw this bear and decided she wanted him as a pet!
To her credit, she actually rescued the gentle giant from a safari park that went out of business years ago, as the bear cannot be released back into the wild because he has been bred in captivity his entire life. It's a wondrous thing that she and the brown bear have formed this friendship over the years.
Meet Veronika and Her Friend Archie.
Fishing is one of their favorite activities, and they do it almost daily. Here they are, sitting and talking in a boat while doing so—and they almost seem like they came straight from a Disney movie!
Archie, the bear, was rescued from a safari park because he was not fit to be freed into the wild, having been kept in captivity all his life. His life definitely turned around when he met Veronika, the kindhearted woman who decided to look after him.
They Share a Beautiful, If Unusual, Friendship.
They Like to Fish Together on a Lake in Novosibirsk, Russia.
And it's a good thing they do, because their photos truly look like something out of a fairy tale. Let's face it, we didn't know this was possible until now. They are both fans of experiencing new adventures, but fishing remains their favorite activity together.
They Have Formed a Very Special Bond Over the Years.
“Archie spends every day with us and is madly in love with water,” Veronika said. “He loves it very much when I take him to new places. We are like family; we share food, sleep in my arms when afraid, and hide behind me. We rescued him from the safari park but can’t release him into the wild, as he has lived in captivity his whole life.”
Photos of them have gone viral on social media because, hey, it's not every day you get to see a woman with a pet bear on a boat, peacefully sitting and fishing together.
Take a Look at Them in Action Together!
Stories like this will always make us wonder what kind of world we would have if all humans and animals lived harmoniously together. Let's face it, we would all feel like we are in a Disney film when this happens. Nevertheless, we are all thankful to Veronika for giving this bear a chance and for showing us that this friendship is indeed possible!
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