A brown bear swims through a rocky pool in this 1971 8mm home movie footage from New York City. The bear moves through the water with its head above the surface, surrounded by stone and rock formations. The film shows natural movement and splashing, with a distinct vintage color palette and grain typical of Super 8 home movies. The scene captures a moment of wild animal behavior in a man-made enclosure, likely a zoo habitat, with the bear appearing relaxed and active. The footage has a nostalgic, archival quality with visible film grain and slight color distortion common in 1970s home recordings.
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