Washington Hiker Freezes After Hearing Mysterious Sounds Deep In The Forest

For many people, hiking is a way to unwind and enjoy the peace of nature, whether alone or with company.

Most of the time, the only encounters along the way are birds, squirrels, or the occasional deer. But every now and then, something unexpected turns a quiet walk into an unforgettable story.

An Unusual Discovery

While hiking along a foothill of the Olympic Mountains in western Washington, a man named Jonathan Evison noticed something that caught his attention.

At the base of a tree sat a strange, mud-covered ball of black fuzz.

Curious, Jonathan stepped closer, and as he did, he realized what it was.

The “ball of fur” was actually a tiny bear cub.

Jonathan, a New York Times bestselling author who lives in the area, hikes there daily and often spots wildlife. But he had never see