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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
PETA sends letter about fishing to Kraken after viral bear video
Seattle Kraken mascot Buoy avoided getting caught when a bear interrupted a fishing excursion in Alaska this summer. But the viral video caught the attention of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The animal rights group sent a letter about fishing to Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke. "Buoy has wisely advised fans on Instagram to 'always respect wildlife in their natural habitat,' but fishing sends the opposite message — one that says it's OK to injure or kill animals," PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk wrote. "A recent study shows that fish gasp and endure intense pain for over 20 minutes after being taken out of water — and even when they're tossed back, they have been mutilated. "In fact, fish who are released after they're hooked often die slowly from their injuries and the trauma of being handled. Imagine having a hook through your mouth, then having it yanked out, and being released. Hardly harmless." Buoy, a troll, and Kraken forward John Hayden were on a fly fishing outing near Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park as part of the team's annual partnership trip with the Bristol Bay Native Corp. A bear appeared on the shoreline and began approaching, causing everyone to scatter. The bear charged toward the mascot but turned around. In addition to the viral video, Buoy posted a picture of a fish that was caught on the trip. "Just as a grizzly bear decided to keep Buoy off his plate that day in Alaska, we hope your team will keep fish and other animals off theirs," Newkirk wrote. "Thank you for your consideration." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Kraken's viral bear video earns PETA letter about fishing
CBC
7 days ago
- Sport
- CBC
#TheMoment a grizzly bear charged at the Seattle Kraken's mascot
Melissa O'Brochta, director of partnership marketing with the Seattle Kraken, tells The National about the moment the NHL team's mascot was charged at by a grizzly bear while fly fishing in Alaska's Brooks Falls.
National Post
7 days ago
- Sport
- National Post
Seattle Kraken mascot, player have close call with charging grizzly in Alaska
SEATTLE — Seattle Kraken forward John Hayden and the team's blue-haired troll mascot had a close call with a grizzly bear during a promotional video shoot in Alaska. Article content Hayden and the mascot named Buoy were on a flyfishing outing in Katmai National Park as part of a trip promoting youth hockey when the bear approached, video released by the team shows. Knee-deep in a shallow river, they wore waders and other fly fishing gear. Hayden had been fishing, but a guide quickly took the rod from him. Article content Article content The bear charged toward the mascot, splashing water, but turned away before making contact as Hayden, Buoy and the film crew walked back to shore, wading through the gentle stream. Article content TROLL NARROWLY ESCAPES BEAR ENCOUNTER🤯🧌🐻 *no trolls or bears were hurt in the making, always respect wildlife in their natural habitat 🩶 — Buoy (@SEAbuoy) July 31, 2025 Article content Grizzlies commonly feast on salmon in the river near Brooks Falls in the park. Organizers had hired guides for safety. Article content Article content 'Bears are everywhere at Brooks Falls and, like, this is their territory,' said Kraken Partnership Marketing Director Melissa O'Brochta, who also recorded the encounter from shore. 'They're also super used to seeing humans. So I wasn't scared.' Article content 'I want to blame it on Buoy,' Hayden said on the video afterward. 'They were pretty interested in his look.' The run-in with the grizzly happened on June 25 as part of an annual trip organized by the Bristol Bay Native Corporation in Anchorage, Alaska, with events that promote youth ice hockey. Alaska does not have its own NHL team; the closest teams are in Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. Article content
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Seattle NHL team's mascot has a close encounter with a grizzly during video shoot in Alaska
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Kraken forward John Hayden and the team's blue-haired troll mascot had a close call with a grizzly bear during a promotional video shoot in Alaska. Hayden and the mascot named Buoy were on a flyfishing outing in Katmai National Park as part of a trip promoting youth hockey when the bear approached, video released by the team shows. Knee-deep in a shallow river, they wore waders and other fly fishing gear. Hayden had been fishing, but a guide quickly took the rod from him. The bear charged toward the mascot, splashing water, but turned away before making contact as Hayden, Buoy and the film crew walked back to shore, wading through the gentle stream. The NHL team said it didn't intend to involve the bear in filming, but included it in a video posted on X. Grizzlies commonly feast on salmon in the river near Brooks Falls in the park. Organizers had hired guides for safety. 'Bears are everywhere at Brooks Falls and, like, this is their territory,' said Kraken Partnership Marketing Director Melissa O'Brochta, who also recorded the encounter from shore. 'They're also super used to seeing humans. So I wasn't scared.' A troll might have been a different story. 'I want to blame it on Buoy,' Hayden said on the video afterward. 'They were pretty interested in his look.' The run-in with the grizzly happened on June 25 as part of an annual trip organized by the Bristol Bay Native Corporation in Anchorage, Alaska, with events that promote youth ice hockey. Alaska does not have its own NHL team; the closest teams are in Seattle and Vancouver, Canada.
Associated Press
7 days ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Seattle NHL team's mascot has a close encounter with a grizzly during video shoot in Alaska
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Kraken forward John Hayden and the team's blue-haired troll mascot had a close call with a grizzly bear during a promotional video shoot in Alaska. Hayden and the mascot named Buoy were on a flyfishing outing in Katmai National Park as part of a trip promoting youth hockey when the bear approached, video released by the team shows. Knee-deep in a shallow river, they wore waders and other fly fishing gear. Hayden had been fishing, but a guide quickly took the rod from him. The bear charged toward the mascot, splashing water, but turned away before making contact as Hayden, Buoy and the film crew walked back to shore, wading through the gentle stream. The NHL team said it didn't intend to involve the bear in filming, but included it in a video posted on X. Grizzlies commonly feast on salmon in the river near Brooks Falls in the park. Organizers had hired guides for safety. 'Bears are everywhere at Brooks Falls and, like, this is their territory,' said Kraken Partnership Marketing Director Melissa O'Brochta, who also recorded the encounter from shore. 'They're also super used to seeing humans. So I wasn't scared.' A troll might have been a different story. 'I want to blame it on Buoy,' Hayden said on the video afterward. 'They were pretty interested in his look.' The run-in with the grizzly happened on June 25 as part of an annual trip organized by the Bristol Bay Native Corporation in Anchorage, Alaska, with events that promote youth ice hockey. Alaska does not have its own NHL team; the closest teams are in Seattle and Vancouver, Canada.
