A Maine couple spotted a moose. Then a black bear charged out of the woods.

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • June 29, 2026

A day of brook trout fishing and sightseeing in northern Maine turned into a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter for Todd and Elvia Malcolm of Lincoln. The couple had stopped along Telos Road in Piscataquis County to watch a cow moose, something they often do while in the area. But this time was different. The moose kept calling and running back and forth along a side road, leading them to believe a calf would follow. Instead, a moose calf burst from the trees and sprinted directly toward their truck, with a large black bear close behind. Once the calf passed the truck, Todd put the truck in gear and drove toward the bear, causing it to retreat into the woods.