FOOTBALLER Lukas Hradecky has revealed that he was chased by a bear whilst on a run in 2019.
The Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper spoke to German outlet BILD about his terrifying encounter.
Lukas Hradecky is captain of the Finland national team and has made 83 appearances for the country
The incident occurred whilst the 33-year-old was going for a jog in the woods in Bratislava.
Hradecky explained how the scary situation took place whilst he was trying to keep his fitness levels up in the off-season.
He said: “I saw a movement in the distance. I didn’t stay there to see if it was a bear or a big dog.
“I wouldn’t try to put you dead when a bear chases you. I trusted my feet and, thank God, came out happy – it was actually a bear.”
Despite the fear that Hradecky experienced there was one positive of the terror induced dash.
The Finnish shot-stopper’s sprint was recorded, as Leverkusen were tracking the heart rates of their players over the summer break.
Hradecky said: “Our physical department can confirm that I had the highest pulse in all runs this summer.”
Bayer Leverkusen are currently enjoying an impressive campaign as they sit in sixth place in the Bundesliga.
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Xabi Alonso’s side also have a Europa League quarter-final clash to come as they hope to continue their form.
Hradecky has played a big part in their successes this season keeping six clean sheets in the league so far.