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).
I think Ted Nugent hunts them with a bow (but he is special).
They gave chase, and as they entered a glade the animal charged at Mr Beierman from about 6ft (1.8m) away. He said he fired eight shots at the bruin with his pistol, but missed.
It reads like the DAD missed the 8 shots. And at 6 ft? He shouldn't have.
Then again, I don't know how well I'd do with a bear charging at me.