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A group of rafters experienced a frightening close call on the Elaho River near Squamish Friday, when a young grizzly bear swam towards the group’s safety kayaker at top speed.

The adventure group’s tour guide filmed the encounter on his GoPro camera.

WATCH: Grizzly bear caught on camera charging Squamish kayaker

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While grizzly bears are good swimmers, the kayaker managed to get away downstream and the rafting group was also able to safely make their way past the bear.

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Sgt. Simon Gravel with the B.C. Conservation Officer Service said it’s not unusual to see bears in the area, but he has never seen a grizzly charge a kayak before.

“I’ve never seen a kayaker being charged like this,” he said.

“We do have some cases where a black bear or a grizzly bear will bluff charge. In most cases, it’s a defensive behaviour. They’re just trying to communicate that you’re not welcome in the area.”