Wild moment screaming woman chases a BEAR down her driveway when it ran after her pet dog Zeus

a Minnesota The woman took action when a black bear started chasing her dog and ran after them in fear for its life.

Bailey Jacobson was leaving her Maple Grove home Tuesday evening with the family dog, Zeus, when they came face to face with a group of unexpected visitors.

A security camera captured the chilling moment Zeus began trotting towards a mother bear, who was digging through a rubbish bin with three cubs at her side.

The cubs fled as the German shepherd approached, with Jacobson unknowingly following behind. But when she saw the mama bear, she let out a blood-curdling scream.

The bear followed Zeus as he ran down the driveway. After a brief pause, Jacobson hurried after them and the trio disappeared from view.

A Minnesota woman took action when a black bear began chasing her beloved German shepherd Zeus

Bailey Jacobson ran after the bear as it chased Zeus down the driveway of her Maple Grove home

“For me, it was just that natural instinct to think that I wouldn’t be able to live with myself if something happened,” Jacobson said KARE 11.

“As a concerned pet owner, you think, OK, what should you do? Do you have a fight-or-flight instinct?’

She said her knee-jerk reaction was to protect Zeus “as much as possible.”

Jacobson got within about 50 feet of the bear when reality hit. She turned abruptly and high-tailed it home without her dog.

The Minnesota woman waited from her screened porch as the minutes passed. However, she was able to breathe a sigh of relief when Zeus emerged from the forest, seemingly unharmed.

It is not uncommon for Maple Grove’s approximately 70,000 residents to come into contact with wildlife.

The mother bear could be seen digging through a garbage bin with three cubs by her side just before the tense encounter

Jacobson got about 50 feet away from the bear when she realized she was in danger and rushed home without Zeus. Fortunately, her beloved pet returned a few minutes later

Bear encounters are so common that the Minnesota Department of Natural Wildlife has deemed the state “bear country.”

Although black bears are naturally cautious and volatile, conflict can arise when the creatures come into contact with pets or damage personal property.

The agency is urging Minnesotans to limit the availability of “bear attractants” – things that smell like food – including birdseed, dog food, garbage and grill grease.

“Taking the initiative to secure or remove attractants will help prevent bears from causing a nuisance,” according to the department’s website. is reading.

When a bear is encountered, people are encouraged to back away slowly, not run, but only raise their voices as the bear approaches.

“Just wait and see if the bear leaves on its own,” the agency instructs.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Wildlife is urging residents to remove “bear attractants” such as trash and birdseed from their property and to retreat if they encounter the creatures

‘If the bear does not leave on its own, but comes closer (for example, comes onto the deck, or puts its paws on windows or doors), it is time to try to scare it away: shouting loudly, banging on pots, slamming the door or throw something.’

Jacobson admitted it probably wasn’t the safest way to run after the bear, but vowed to do it again if it meant her beloved dog would be protected.

“I think any pet owner would agree that you would do anything for your dog, and if that means chasing a bear and making as much noise as possible, then I think you would do that,” she said.