Hikers traversing a dense Costa Rican rainforest encountered a rare puma in a remarkable wildlife sighting that was captured while filming an upcoming episode of the ‘Outdoors with Bear Grylls’ series.

The big cat appeared calm and kept its distance, providing a rare opportunity for direct observation without altering its natural behavior.

The footage underscores the rich biodiversity of Costa Rica’s protected reserves and highlights the importance of conservation efforts aimed at maintaining habitat corridors for large predators.