... He said he fired eight shots at the bruin with his pistol, but missed. ...
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He needs range practice.
Dad may feel fortunate to only have been bitten (I stopped before posting, but it’s a valid point).
I’d like to know where the kid’s rifle was.
Doesn’t sound like the father knows how to hunt bear.
And, by the way, clickbait/fake bbc headline (kid missed all 8 shots).