I just got home from work and this was an e-mail I got from a friend who lives in Manitoba. He didn't send any type of story with these pics. All I know was that it was a Northern Native who is one lucky dude to be alive.. WOW!!
Let the "oh shit" faces begin!!!

DAMN!!!!!! That is, well crap,missing a word here. BAD

I imagine that's going to leave a mark! Curious about the circumstances, but glad to see the gentleman is still among the living, in any event.

That is going to sting in the morning.

I've read that the Polar bear is the only animal on the planet that will actually stalk a human for food. I suspect that was the case here.....

Is there any report of how the bear was killed?

Man, that bear really got ugly. I hope the hospital has a good supply of morphine.

Wow! Bet he'll have some story to tell! That's if he remembers!

vapodog

I would also think grizzlies and mountain lions would stalk a human for food

Steve

have heard reports of people in Cal. attacked by lions. the lions pounced on unsuspecting humans, sounds like they were preyed upon. Kurt.

That is one lucky fellow. It could have been way worse! Lord, the nightmares to follow... Oh Lord make them stop...

Wasn't there recently an article on this site pertaining to the young man who was killed in Northern Alberta by wolves was supposed stalked for several hundred yards? I've also heard about lion attacks like that.

Anyway, those are some great photos, that guy sure got torn up, but apparently got the best of the bear.

YEP!! Thats going to leave a mark!
But the worst stalkers are humans on humans.
Sad but true!
Charlie

One of my worst nightmares is having a bear come through a tent on me in the dark.

I'm glad the victim is still with us.

From the looks of the victim and the bear it must have been ONE HELL of a fight!

I wonder what it was that left the wound on the bears butt. Exit wound I'm guessing?

Vapodog

There are tons of animals that stalk humans for food or predate upon humans. The black bear has been known to stalk many humans, kill them, then eat them. The same can be said for every major cat species-ie: mountain lions, leopards, jaguars, lions, tigers, even grizzly and brownies predate human beings.

Nasty wounds.

Dayum, there's go sleeping in a tent next week turkey hunting.

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I've read that the Polar bear is the only animal on the planet that will actually stalk a human for food. I suspect that was the case here.....

There are several well-documented cases of healthy African Lions developing a preference for human prey. The most famous of these being the Lions of Savo (spelling?), the subject of the film The Ghost and the Darkness.

Mountain lions are known to do it, too. Grizzly Bears also (Timothy Treadwell).

Damn! Thats just unreal! I agree with 308sako, 'Let the nightmares stop".

HOLY SH!$ !!! Would sure like to hear the story behind those pics.

Gentlemen,
That is why, when in a tent in bear country, I always sleep with my revolver in its holster, firmly belted around my waist.
If a bear does get on me I might have a chance if I can get to my revolver. If the bear gets on somebody else in the tent I know I can get to my revolver.
I always wear it 100% of the time.

I can just see my Mother walking up with a bottle of alcohol to "dab" the boo-boo. Every wound I have ever received got a generous portion of torture from rubbing alcohol.

Scottyboy....You have got to get us the details. What happened...Who killed the bear & how? Inquiring Minds Want to Know.

Wow..that guy is lucky to be alive. I wonder how the bear got the big red hole in its ass?

Much luckier than the pics I saw of a brownie's dinner. Wasn't much left of that guy, just his dick skeletan and shoes.

This guys not feeling very lucky I'll tell you that much. He's hurting like hell even a month later when this post is written.

George

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Originally posted by Steve Lefforge:
vapodog

I would also think grizzlies and mountain lions would stalk a human for food

Steve

No just polar bears.

That would suck!

OUCH! Check out the bite marks on the guy's lip, I'm guessing they're his own! I'd sure like to hear the details.

HOLY SH** !!!
More info, please

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Originally posted by oupa:
OUCH! Check out the bite marks on the guy's lip, I'm guessing they're his own! I'd sure like to hear the details.

Lip? I can not even see his nose.
Holy poop am I glad I wasn't in his place. What ever he shot the bear with sure did a number on his a hole. Must have been a shotgun

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Originally posted by Afrikaander:
HOLY SH** !!!
More info, please

Che Martin,
"Come and Take them" I know I have heard that before, but where. Now please don't make this easy for me as I prefer to work my way thru it.
Is the writing ancient Greek? Please answer only yes or no as I wish to exercise my old brain.Best to reply by PM so as not to hang up the thread.
Jack

I have been bouncung around these bear attack sites and I KNOW THAT I SAW IN ONE, but which one, SOMETHING ABOUT A PORTABLE MOTION DETECTOR. bUT I CAN NOT FIND IT NOW. A LITTLE HELP PLEASE AND THANKS IN ADVANCE.
jACK

here's a couple...

http://www.bearsmart.com/bearsBackyard/Deterrents.html

http://www.ddsp.com/campsafe.htm

Wrongtarget,
Thanks, that is just what I am looking for. I can set them the alert me when my wife is coming down to my dungeon. Every been to Longmire WA. That is named for my cousin James.
Jack

Jack,

Been thru Longmire many times, have a family gathering every year at Cougar Rock!!! Hope that motion sensor works well to warn you of impending visits by the spouse!!

Tim

Tim,
I have never been there. The clan does get around don't they. James outfitted John Muur when he climbed The big R.
We are a big family that spans coast to coast and all from a thief that was to hang in London in 1725 OR serve 14 years in the Virginia colony. He made the right choice.
Jack

I wish the poor fellow a very speedy recovery.

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Originally posted by vapodog:
I've read that the Polar bear is the only animal on the planet that will actually stalk a human for food. I suspect that was the case here.....

Is there any report of how the bear was killed?

Not exactly true. In North America, there are cases on record where black bears have stalked and killed people to eat them. Cougars (usually children) as well. Around the world there are several other animals that will make a meal of man intentionally. Crocodiles come to mind. Lions and tigers are also included. An interesting book on the subject if you can find a copy is Man Is The Prey. Amazon search result