TikTok user 'beachlvr66' had a wild twist during their Alaskan cruise when their Taku Lodge excursion turned into an unforgettable animal encounter.

After flying in by seaplane over breathtaking glaciers, they sat down for a traditional salmon feast cooked on an outdoor grill, but the delicious aroma attracted an unexpected guest: a curious local bear.

Just as the bear approached, the fearless lodge dog jumped into action, charging straight at the intruder and chasing it up a massive tree. One of the lodge workers quickly reacted, adding to the suspense of the moment.

The video quickly went viral with over 3 million views and counting.

Our Alaskan cruise took an adventurous turn during the Taku Lodge excursion! We flew in by seaplane over stunning glaciers for a traditional salmon feast cooked on an outdoor grill. The aroma proved irresistible to a local bear, who decided to investigate just as we were finishing up. This video captures the tense moments as the fearless lodge dog decided to take matters into his own hands and chased the bear up a large tree. You'll also see the swift reaction of one of the lodge workers. A truly unforgettable Alaskan wildlife encounter!