Finnish biathlete Erika Jänkä was training in the forest near Kuhmo, Finland. The 27-year-old encountered two brown bears, one of which was aggressive.
She intuitively lay down on the ground to avoid being attacked by the bear. The brave woman said she felt the bear on her feet and was already thinking about her end. She did not suffer any physical injuries, according to the athlete, who draws a moving conclusion: "I'm grateful for the lessons I was able to learn"