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Couple Blocks Bear, Saves Moose Calf in Maine

7/4/2026

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Malcolms Save

Elvia and Todd Malcolm drove their truck between a black bear and a moose calf, preventing the bear from attacking.
The encounter occurred in Telos Township, Maine, roughly 100 miles from the Malcolms’ Lincoln home.
The bear retreated into the woods, prompting the calf to cross the truck and rejoin its mother.
Maine estimates its moose population at 40,000 to 60,000.

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Malcolms Capture Chase

After being rescued, the Malcolms drove to their fishing spot and caught several brook trout.
They parked their truck to observe a lone female moose before the bear-moose chase began.
Elvia Malcolm later reviewed the phone’s images and identified clear action shots of the chase captured through the windshield.
The couple posted the photos on Facebook, sharing the dramatic encounter with friends and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Malcolms Save

Elvia and Todd Malcolm drove their truck between a black bear and a moose calf, preventing the bear from attacking.
The encounter occurred in Telos Township, Maine, roughly 100 miles from the Malcolms’ Lincoln home.
The bear retreated into the woods, prompting the calf to cross the truck and rejoin its mother.
Maine estimates its moose population at 40,000 to 60,000.

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