A snowboarder is attacked by a capercaillie, a huge woodland grouse, while riding down the slopes of the Sheregesh Ski Resort in Kemerovo Oblast, Russia.

The footage shows the bird chasing the man and knocking him to the ground. He tries to protect himself by using his ski poles and board as shields.

Luckily, the man's friend intervenes and shoos away the angry bird.

Capercaillies tend to become aggressive towards humans during mating seasons. However, they are known for their combative behavior often shown when defending their territory from what they perceive as external threats.

The release of this video has sparked widespread concern among the resort's visitors who now worry about the potential dangers posed by wild animals in the area.

In a shocking incident at the Sheregesh Ski Resort in Kemerovo Oblast, Russia, a snowboarder was attacked by a large capercaillie on February 6, 2023. The man, who was visiting the resort with friends, was riding down the slopes when the bird suddenly attacked, knocking him to the ground.

Despite being taken aback by the sudden assault, the snowboarder quickly reacted by using his board to shield himself from the bird. But the capercaillie kept coming after the snowboarder, and he had to use his ski poles to protect himself.

Thankfully, the snowboarder's friend came to his aid and managed to move the bird aside, allowing the victim to escape unscathed. The incident has sparked widespread concern among visitors to the resort, who are now wary of the potential dangers posed by wild animals in the area.