Mother in Mexico City Bravely Shields Son from Bear at His 15th Birthday Picnic

A mother in Mexico City showed incredible bravery when a bear interrupted her son’s 15th birthday picnic. Silvia Macías had traveled to Chipinque Park on the outskirts of Monterrey to celebrate her son Santiago’s birthday, who has Down Syndrome.

At the picnic, Macías and her son were joined by her friend Angela Chapa, who captured the incident on video. In the video, Macías can be seen sitting stoically, inches from the bear’s mouth, holding Santiago and shielding his eyes with her hand.

The bear had leapt onto the picnic table and began devouring the tacos and enchiladas meant for Santiago’s birthday dinner. It also gulped down french fries, enchiladas, tacos and salsa.

Despite the danger, Macías bravely shielded her son from the bear, and the two were eventually able to leave the park unharmed. The video of the incident has since gone viral, with many praising Macías’ courage and quick thinking.

The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of being aware of one’s surroundings when in nature, and of the incredible bravery of mothers.