- Stefanie Millinger performed acrobatics with large brown bear Stephan in snowy conditions
- The weather doesn’t bother the Austrian acrobat, as she wears gloves to protect her hands from the ice
- Stefanie was a finalist in German talent show ‘Das Supertalent’ and is a contortionist
Contortionist Stefanie Millinger pulled some incredible moves with the help of her assistant, a bear named Stephan.
The large brown bear was enticed into helping Stefanie with her moves after he was offered some berries in return for taking part in the photo shoot.
She braved the freezing conditions using gloves while performing handstands, and it seems the snow didn’t bother her.
Stefanie, from Salzburg, was a finalist for German talent show ‘Das Supertalent’.
She trains for seven hours a day and boasts a huge following on social media, with over 16,000 followers on Instagram.
Un-BEAR-lievable: Acrobatic Stefanie seemed completely relaxed as she posed next to her furry companion, Stephan the bear
Pawsitively delicious: Instead of longing for a pot of honey like Winnie the Pooh, Stephan was tempted into the shoot by berries
Beary flexible: The performing pair showed off their moves in the freezing conditions, with the contortionist wearing gloves to protect her hands from the snow
Stefanie and Stephan stopped their acrobatic tricks for a rest, with the Austrian athlete so at ease with her formidable companion she closed her eyes for a nap
Hear me roar: The furry friend seemed to be adding sound effects as well as helping Stefanie with her mind-boggling stunts
For most it would be un-bear-able: Stefanie contorted herself into astonishing positions as Stephan looked on
Grin and bear it: The Austrian star took a moment to beam for the camera while doing the splits, as Stephan pecks her on the cheek
Stefanie, who was a finalist for German talent show ‘Das Supertalent’, is a contortionist and trains for seven hours a day
I can do that too: Stephan looked bemused as Stefanie showed off her astonishing maneuvers
Can I have a leg up? The bear patiently helped her move through her routine, which included a gravity-defying move on a tree stump
Bearly breaks a sweat: Stefanie looks remarkably unruffled for someone who had been performing gymnastics in freezing conditions with a bear helping her