Bear Attack Leaves Two Dead in Alaska

U.S. National - AP ^ | 10.07.03 | RACHEL D'ORO

[Mr.Atos]

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A self-taught bear expert who once called Alaska's brown bears harmless was one of two people fatally mauled in a bear attack in the Katmai National Park and Preserve.

The bodies of Timothy Treadwell, 46, and Amie Huguenard, 37, both of Malibu, Calif., were found Monday when a pilot arrived who was supposed to pick them up and take them to Kodiak, state troopers said Tuesday.

Treadwell, co-author of "Among Grizzlies: Living With Wild Bears in Alaska," spent more than a dozen summers living alone with and videotaping Katmai bears. Information on Huguenard was not immediately available.

The Andrew Airways pilot contacted troopers in Kodiak and the National Park Service after he saw a brown bear, possibly on top of a body, in the camp near Kaflia Bay.

Park rangers encountered a large, aggressive male brown bear when they arrived at the campsite and killed it. Investigators then found human remains buried by a bear in a nearby brushy area.

[Mr.Atos]

Sometimes the B'ar gets you...

From his book: "The grizzly bear is one of a very few animals remaining on earth that can kill a human in physical combat. It can decapitate with a single swipe or grotesquely disfigure a person in rapid order. Within the last wilderness areas where they dwell, they are the undisputed king of all beasts. I know this very well. My name is Timothy Treadwell, and I live with...

Synopsis An extraordinary account of how one man's unique communication with bears in the Alaskan wilderness helped to heal his own life.

[Support Free Republic]

Got a minute?

I'd really like you to rub my ears,
or help out FR.

[Serb5150]

And to think I was scared of a little black bear...

[jocon307]

WOW, first Roy, now this guy. Bad week for those who think they've got control of the animal kingdom.

And people scoff at my fear of dogs. Forget it, I'm staying afraid.

[b4its2late]

Treadwell, co-author of "Among Grizzlies: Living With Wild Bears in Alaska," spent more than a dozen summers living alone with and videotaping Katmai bears.

No sequel to that book now....

[Mr.Atos]

As I read this, it looks a little too cynical than it was meant. I had some respect for this gentleman, when I first heard of his work. But, as a rational envirnmentalist, I acknowledge that nature is NOT benevolent in the least.

Respect for it is bestowed by man, who maintains 'rights' over it. Had it been adequately respected, two people and two bears would still be alive today.

[ItisaReligionofPeace]

First tigers, then bears, oh my!

[Renegade]

" Among Grizzlies: Dying With Wild bears In Alaska" ??

[stylin19a]

Did he ever change his mind about these bears being harmless ? If not, this should be eligible for a Darwin nomination.

[45Auto]

I bet he didn't have the one tool that might have saved his life: The Marlin .45-70 Alaskan Guide rifle.

[45Auto]

This is more valuble than any camera when one is in the wilderness, a place where unarmed humans are no longer at the top of the food chain.

[RLK]

A self-taught bear expert who once called Alaska's brown bears harmless

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They aren't harmless. Grizzlies sometimes kill for sport.

[45Auto]

Bear medicine: the Speer 350 and 400 grain .45-70

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

Seems like drugs had fried his mind.

[waterstraat]

A self-taught bear expert who once called Alaska's brown bears harmless

That guy had a very poor teacher, Alaskan brown bears are dangerous.

[45Auto]

Freedom Arms .454, also good for bear attacks:

[Leisler]

From his( the dolt ) web site.

 

Grizzly People is a grassroots organization devoted to preserving bears and their wilderness habitat. Our goal is to elevate the grizzly to the kindred state of the whale and dolphin through supportive education in the hopes that humans will learn to live in peace with bear, wilderness and fellow humans.

Grizzly People, a project of Social and Enviromental Entrepreneurs (SEE), needs your help. All donations will be used to fund:

• Annual four-month expeditions to protect the bears and other wild animals of Alaska.
• Photographic wildlife studies.
• Educational wildlife videos.
• Our educational campaign in North American schools.
• The sharing of Grizzly People's photographs with other preservation organizations.

Product and monetary donations are 100% tax deductable. Please make them payable to:

Grizzly People/SEE
P.O. Box 2872
Malibu, CA 90265

(310) 456-6404

GRIZZLY FACTS!

• Grizzlies can run up to 41 mph.
• Grizzlies can smell carrion nine miles away.
• Alaskan grizzlies can weigh more than 1,200 lbs.
• Grizzly cubs are born while the mother sleeps.
• Grizzlies eat both plants and meat.
• Only eight species of bears remain on earth, but they
  are being eliminated by hunting, poaching and the
  rapid destruction of natural habitat.

Go back and look at the animals!

 

 

[caisson71]

With wild animals, as it is with the Klintoons, familiarity can be fatal.

[cavtrooper21]

You might want to have a gunsmith remove the front sight off of that handcannon....

That way it will not be so painful when the bear rams it up your a$$.

If you are close enough to use a handgun, you are too close.