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A Maine couple had an unexpected wildlife encounter while heading out for a day of fishing: they spotted a moose calf being chased by a bear. So they decided to help it escape.
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A Maine couple had an unexpected wildlife encounter while heading out for a day of fishing: they spotted a moose calf being chased by a bear. So they decided to help it escape.
A Maine couple had an unexpected wildlife encounter while heading out for a day of fishing: they spotted a moose calf being chased by a bear. So they decided to help it escape.
A Maine couple had an unexpected wildlife encounter while heading out for a day of fishing: they spotted a moose calf being chased by a bear. So they decided to help it escape.
A Maine couple had an unexpected wildlife encounter while heading out for a day of fishing: they spotted a moose calf being chased by a bear. So they decided to help it escape.
A Maine couple had an unexpected wildlife encounter while heading out for a day of fishing: they spotted a moose calf being chased by a bear. So they decided to help it escape.
A Maine couple had an unexpected wildlife encounter while heading out for a day of fishing: they spotted a moose calf being chased by a bear. So they decided to help it escape.
A Maine couple had an unexpected wildlife encounter while heading out for a day of fishing: they spotted a moose calf being chased by a bear. So they decided to help it escape.
A Maine couple had an unexpected wildlife encounter while heading out for a day of fishing: they spotted a moose calf being chased by a bear. So they decided to help it escape.
A Maine couple had an unexpected wildlife encounter while heading out for a day of fishing: they spotted a moose calf being chased by a bear. So they decided to help it escape.
A Maine couple had an unexpected wildlife encounter while heading out for a day of fishing: they spotted a moose calf being chased by a bear. So they decided to help it escape.
A Maine couple had an unexpected wildlife encounter while heading out for a day of fishing: they spotted a moose calf being chased by a bear. So they decided to help it escape.
A Maine couple had an unexpected wildlife encounter while heading out for a day of fishing: they spotted a moose calf being chased by a bear. So they decided to help it escape.
A Maine couple had an unexpected wildlife encounter while heading out for a day of fishing: they spotted a moose calf being chased by a bear. So they decided to help it escape.
A Maine couple had an unexpected wildlife encounter while heading out for a day of fishing: they spotted a moose calf being chased by a bear. So they decided to help it escape.
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