So when the elk calf enters the river, it seems like a good idea; the wolf doesn't want to get into the heavy current. But the bear doesn't mind a little swim, so it gives chase in the water.
The only bad thing about this video, unfortunately, is that we don't know how it ends. The people filming weren't able to capture the resolution of this little puzzle.
But while we can't be 100% sure about how it ends, we can guess with a reasonably degree of certainty that it doesn't end well for the dear little elk.
But them's the breaks in the wild; the hungry want to eat, and sometimes the innocent get eaten. If you don't like it, come up with a better plan.
Watch the whole video below. And leave a comment if you've ever seen a menage-a-trois like this in the wild.