Montana black bear turns on lost GoPro and films itself.
Montana black bear turns on lost GoPro and films itself.

There’s a type of footage in action sports called “GoPro Face” where athletes capture unflattering self portraits as they stare directly into their camera to make sure its on and document dimwitted looks and high definition nose hairs.

Well it appears this genre of unintended film extends to bears. This GoPro had been sitting in the Montana backcountry for months when a curious black bear found it and somehow managed to turn it on creating one of the most improbable videos imaginable.

“After four months of it sitting there, a big old black bear found it and not only managed to turn it on but also started recording himself playing with it. Hands down the craziest thing I’ve seen!”

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....