Man survives ‘surprise attack’ by 2 grizzlies at Grand Teton National Park

actionnewsjax.com ^ | May 20, 2024 | Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group

[BipolarBob]

That’s why you never hike in bear territory alone.

[BobL]

“Man survives ‘surprise attack’ by 2 grizzlies at Grand Teton National Park”

Let me guess, the cops classified the attackers as “white”.

[desertsolitaire]

Thanks, it sounded plausible to me as well. In future spare time, I will have to look in the literature stacks and see if any research has been done on this.

[GranTorino]

The Minute Man Museum in Massachusetts has a no carry sign on the door.
Funny.

[LouAvul]

Actually, it's because human aren't as hard to catch as, say, a gazelle. (Maneaters by Peter Hathaway Capstick)

[Carriage Hill]

WIFE: Honey, why are you putting on running shoes for our hike in the woods?
HUSBAND: So I can run from the grizzlies or mountain lions, if we encounter any of them. You just keep your hiking boots on.
WIFE: You can’t outrun a grizzly or mountain lion when they charge at you.
HUSBAND: All I have to outrun is YOU, dear...

[marktwain]

The National Park Service in Yellowstone actively discourages using firearms to defend against bears.

Using a firearm in defense of self or others is not illegal in the parks.

There have been more than one court case to this effect.

Instead they push bear spray. Bear spray is not as effective as a handgun when it comes to defending against bears.

[Socon-Econ]

Loved that film clip. Started my day with a good laugh.

[G Larry]

"actively discourages"....screw em!

I "actively discourage" the bears from attacking me!

S&W 686plus (.357 w 200gr hardcast)(because getting follow-up shots on target is important!)

[Bigg Red]

mark

[Kartographer]

Did he have his clot shots?

[laplata]

Lol. That’s the proper way to put it.

[riverrunner]

Depending what one defines as surprised

[GreenHornet]

“Man survives ‘surprise attack’ by 2 grizzlies at Grand Teton National Park”

Let me guess, the cops classified the attackers as “white”.

Yes, and both bears were wearing MAGA hats.

[gundog]

Sweat is salty, and I would presume high in sodium. Porcupines are notorious tor gnawing things that have been saturated in sweat.

[Carriage Hill]

Heck, I always use some extra Sea Salt when I eat roasted, human flesh.

[43north]

I betcha it was a sow and her 2 or 3 year old cub.

[BigFreakinToad]

He was attached by Joy Behar and Woopie Goldberg?

[USAF1985]

“Surprise attack” by wild animals? Is there any other kind? I find it hard to believe that anyone would “expect” an attack by grizzlies, unless you’re suicidal.

[dfwgator]