Posted on 12/21/2015 10:02:55 AM PST by SZonian
A Boy Scout troop leader was mauled by a bear after he and three Scouts stumbled upon the animal in northern New Jersey on Sunday, the Rockaway Township Police Department said.
The three Scouts accompanying him were unharmed, officials said.
The Boy Scout leader, Christopher Petronino, took the three Scouts to a cave at Split Rock Reservoir in Morris County, which is about 25 miles west of New York City. The 50-year-old had known about the cave since the 1980s but had never witnessed a bear using it before, according to CNN affiliate WCBS.
When Petronino entered the cave Sunday afternoon, a black bear reached for the Scout leader's foot, biting him on the leg, shoulder and arm, according to officials. Petronino then hit the bear with a rock hammer, curled up into the fetal position and shouted to the boys to call for help.
Officials searched by ground and air after one of the Scouts called 911.
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Is Drudge reporting another bear rape?
New Jersey Wise Bears...
Bear spray- you know the joke as does most here
I don’t understand how the BS leader was not aware of the bear’s presence considering he knew the cave since 1980.
Bears stink. One can smell them.
Didn’t the cave smell different this time?
A few times I was about to let my dog outside but would stop. I smelled the stench and each time I saw a bear somewhere on my property.
I have a friend in rural NJ. She said she sees bears on her property. Says she wants to move back to Florida.
There be’s bears in Florida too. And alligators. And love bugs. :>)
“2-deep leadership?”
Reminds me of the old joke:
Q: Why do Nuns travel in pairs?
A: So one Nun don’t get none!
Sorry, had to do it.
Northern NJ used to have WILD GIRLS. Them and the pizza was the only benefit of having to go to Whippany.
The Boy Scout leader, Christopher Petronino, took the three Scouts to a cave at Split Rock Reservoir in Morris County, which is about 25 miles west of New York City. The 50-year-old had known about the cave since the 1980s but had never witnessed a bear using it before, according to CNN affiliate WCBS.One adult, three juveniles travelling to a remote, secluded location by themselves.
Doesn't that violate some sort of policy?
A very BASIC and oft cited policy...
The bear is currently being examined for HIV.
Wrong, I still LOL’d, but wrong on so many levels..
Late Fall, early Winter. Bears are looking for a place to hibernate. This bear likely took this as a challenge to his chosen hibernation spot. Black bears mostly don’t attack unless cornered or they think you’re trying to take away their food cache. Mostly.
Just a movie. I’m just saying I find the whole thing disgusting.
Award him the merit badge for stupidity!
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