A man has had a black bear visit him for years, and the bear recently brought her new cubs to meet him in a heartwarming moment captured on video.
Patrick Conley has become accustomed to a bear family that has been paying him regular visits since the late summer of 2017, almost becoming a part of his own family.
Simone, the bear that Patrick has befriended, surprises him in this video by bringing along her first litter of cubs. According to Patrick, this is a common occurrence, but seeing the adorable cubs is still an amazing experience. Patrick considers Simone a close friend, so the arrival of the cubs is like welcoming new family members.
Simone and her cubs show their comfort with Patrick as they make their way onto his porch. As Simone leads her cubs to Patrick's porch, it's clear that the bear considers Patrick a trusted friend.
While the cubs are initially hesitant to follow, they quickly become comfortable and begin to explore. Watching all three bears interact with Patrick is a truly awe-inspiring experience.
It's not often that humans have the opportunity to interact with bears, especially in such a friendly manner. After spending some time on the porch, Simone and her cubs head across the street to climb a tree for a little while.
The cubs are having a blast exploring their surroundings and getting accustomed to their environment. They scamper off to a nearby tree to play with one another, while their mother keeps a watchful eye on them.
As they continue to roam and climb around, Simone eventually decides that it's time to head back to their den. Patrick notices that she appears to be well-fed, and he's sure that they'll be back soon given how comfortable they are around him.
He can't wait to see them again.
You can witness the man's heartwarming experience with these bears by visiting his YouTube channel, where he has documented their journey from the very beginning.
The black bear named Maïté, who is now a grandmother, has given birth to three cubs: her big son Maurice, timid Solange, and Simone, the bear featured in the video.
Patrick needs to come up with names for the two new members of the family. It's truly a beautiful encounter with nature that has been captured on camera.
Watching the video below:
