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A young Coastal Grizzly,getting a back rub!

While travelling the shores of the Khutzeymateen Inlet in Northern British Columbia,we came across these two grizzlies on a beach. Have just dined on the succulent green sedge grass and abundant clams, these two appeared ready to settle down for a nap, but not before one grizzly decided to scratch an itch on it's back while casually observing us at the same time.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Nearest town Prince Rupert British Columbia, Canada
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Copyright: © Tony Austin