Posted on 04/24/2005 11:35:30 AM PDT by kingattax
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Scott MacInnes set an Alaskan record this week, although not one contenders would seek to break, by becoming the state's first person to survive two bear attacks, state officials said on Wednesday.
MacInnes, a 51-year-old biologist, was mauled during his early morning jog on Monday when he met up with a brown bear and one or two cubs near his home in the Kenai Peninsula town of Soldotna.
He had been mauled 38 years earlier on a well-used hiking trail in the Chugach National Forest, according to a government biologist.
"That's the only time in the history of the state that I have a record that anybody's been attacked twice," said Tom Smith, a bear biologist with the U.S. Geological Survey who keeps records of Alaska bear attacks dating to the late 1800s.
The presence of a dog and a food source, a freshly killed moose found nearby, made the bear more aggressive, said Bruce Bartley, a spokesman for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
"There's just hardly any other factors that could make it worse," Bartley said.
MacInnes was one of eight people in Alaska who had been attacked by bears while jogging, according to Smith's records. Including MacInnes' second attack, Smith's records recount 519 bear maulings in Alaska.
MacInnes' first bear attack in 1967 resulted in wounds on his legs and an injured arm, but he was able to walk a few days later.
Monday's attack, which took place about 60 miles southwest of Anchorage, appeared more serious, inflicting wounds on MacInnes' head, neck and abdomen. He is expected to make a full recovery.
Outside of Alaska, a Canadian man claims to have been attacked on two occasions by polar bears, Smith said
like that
You're a king.....you may want to use a cannon.
(I'm sure you have one in your collection...)
That sounds like a good explanation to me.
Do you think the bear's favorite tv show is the opening of Northern Exposure?
lol
Fixed it. I guess that you don't cook much?
Yeah - that way the bear has some seasoning to flavor up those bland tasting humans....
BTW, Have you seen the movie Tombstone. It's tee-rific.
Yep, many times. The way that Val Kilmer played Doc was absolutely chilling, as it should be. Most accounts of the gunfight at OK Corral don't include Wyatt Earp's "vengeance ride" following the attacks on his family. I'm glad that they included it. I don't see how the story could be complete without it.
My second favorite western is Open Range with Robert Duvall and Kevin Costner, Annette Benning (handsome woman).
Regards, Dead Eye Davis - SASS member 59328 in NC.
Naw... With that compensator it's not so bad. Like a 44 mag. At least that about what it felt like with the 325 grain rounds. I understand the 440's are a tad harder to handle. ;)
As you say though, a little carpal is better than being bear scat!
Wanted to let you know what decision I made for concealed carry weapon...I am the proud new owner of a Charter Arms, Bulldog .44 Special. Took it to a self defense session today. I took first place in the revolver class. Hit where I wanted 47 out of 50 shots.
I can't thank you enough for the advice you gave me. I know there were others who gave advice too, I just dont remember who they all were.
Depends.
See post 72 and figure if you can handle a 44 mag, you can shoot this one.
I don't have one of my own, as I have no real need for one (no, it's not a requirement lol) but I've shot both the 8" and 4" models and the do make BIG holes. ;)
That's funny. . .because it is so true!!
You and me both.
Man oh man......
Yeah, the "Eau du Salmon" just isn't working.
youre right..that was a good movie
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