Your plastic surgeon did a wonderful job. Do bears mark their territory? From my days working in the bush, I remember heli pilots telling stories of bears destroying helicopters that had previously chased them around. The horror was the hard part. It helped me put my own problems into perspective and how i they may be bad but people have certainly been in worse situations. The "road" was more of a dirt trail than an actual road. All initial responses to posters must contain a properly punctuated question. But I'm sure there are plenty I've missed, so if I didn't get to yours somewhere along the line and you're still curious, please go here: http://amzn.to/11gR60C and check it out. It was tracked for several days, but the hunters were unable to catch it. In fact I rather identified with the beast inasmuch as it struck me that it was a refugee seeking a safe haven -- just as I was. Brown bear incidents have occurred in their native range spanning Alaska, Northern and Western Canada, and portions of the Rocky Mountains in the United States. Too bad they don't eat hay instead of roast beef. In 2008 while I was working on my isolated mountain property, I was mauled by a predatory black bear. Ah, the beauty of Northern Canada in the summer! 1:46 Quick-thinking drivers save cyclist from possible bear attack on B.C. I freaked. Note that names have been changed, because, hey, I forgot them all :) I remember the bear pretty vividly though. A Rutgers student who was killed by a bear while hiking in New Jersey snapped photos of the 300-pound beast before it chased him, mauled him — … Saved by my thumbnail and my two faithful ranch dogs, I hiked out of a box canyon and drove myself four miles down a rutted logging road to our little rural fire station from which I was airlifted to UCLA Medical Center. We are working to destroy the stigma surrounding mental illness. If your mom shits cash send her to my house. And I decided to live. Thank you for participating in this AMA! "When you encounter a Grizzly Bear, arm yourself with your bearspray, back away quietly if it has not seen you, radio for help, make your way to the nearest employee, and the nearest helicopter will come to scare the bear away. But I don't hold that against humanity. [–]apopheniac01 410 points411 points412 points 7 years ago (10 children). The shark apparently throw him out of the water, catching his legs so his entire body was above the water, up to his knees. Story continues below advertisement It’s unclear how the bears got a hold of the zookeeper, but multiple worker jeeps can be seen parked near the pond during the attack. AMA, IamA former counterterrorism intel analyst. Now you're putting the whole station in jeopardy. [–]ipslne 673 points674 points675 points 7 years ago (17 children). The adrenaline was going crazy. Danny the pilot said "where do you think you saw the bear?" Thanks for doing this, and you look gorgeous! So I gave them name, age, blood type, UCLA patient number, next of kin, size of shoe, anything I could think of to keep conscious until the heli-evac arrived from Mojave about twenty minutes later. Bear attacks, murderers, and lawn gnomes, oh my! Right there. Psychology professor at Columbia University. We tend to take for granted that they're not going to kill us. What was the most difficult part of your recovery? [–]Beatleboy62 5867 points5868 points5869 points 7 years ago (133 children), [–]allenahansen[S] 4622 points4623 points4624 points 7 years ago (96 children), [–]Thopterthallid 2026 points2027 points2028 points 7 years ago (46 children). They're oblivious to politics, global conflict, and world crises, and there's something beautiful about that. Sometimes that's just not true.... Maybe like being smacked in the head by an anvil? Personally, I spend a lot of time looking up into the trees for lions.... [–]A-Quiet-Life 461 points462 points463 points 7 years ago (78 children). ", [–]MrAnonymous825 333 points334 points335 points 7 years ago (30 children). Best to go by the State you're being attacked in. So, crapping myself, I quietly backed up several hundred yards, uphill along our trail that was cut through a tightly packed stand of young trees. [–]TheReasonableCamel 571 points572 points573 points 7 years ago (19 children). True story: It was a few years ago and I was working late at my old job as a sysadmin. Thank you for doing this AMA, telling your amazing story and being so witty! I am Justin Kan, cofounder of Twitch (world's biggest live-streaming platform). Do you carry a gun or at least pepper spray now? Thank you thank you thank you for the incredible job you guys did on me! ", [–]zamwut 459 points460 points461 points 7 years ago (5 children), [–]Voodoobones 421 points422 points423 points 7 years ago (12 children). If you didn't know about the attack and saw me on the street, you probably wouldn't even look twice. Thank you so much! Also, I hope to god at some point in the first few hours you told someone "Hey, if you think I look bad, you should see the other guy! Related Topics. No music, just my maniacal laughter echoing off the canyon walls.... :-), [–]Ziss0u 156 points157 points158 points 7 years ago (16 children). That was my first inclination, but then I thought, "Damnit, I used to hang out at Playboy Mansion you miserable little creep. Made this all worthwhile. The Six Most Badass Bear Attack Survival Stories. For one thing, I didn't expect to MAKE it down the mountain, so there was an air of the surreal about it; sort of like a crazed Disney ride. [–]carrot_the_spy 1287 points1288 points1289 points 7 years ago (30 children), Irish wolfhounds should be classified as horses, [–]allenahansen[S] 1865 points1866 points1867 points 7 years ago (21 children). Wtf?? EDIT: Thank you for the Gold. I met up with "Phil" and we both stood there, holding our industrial sized bear spray, chatting, me shaking like a leaf, Phil assuming I hallucinated or saw a raccoon. Around 3am my dad woke up to rustling. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. This made my day. Shucks. One of my jobs was the "Bagrunner" -- the person who hooks up the bag of gear to the SkyHook (a hook that hangs from the 'copter). When you got to the fire station what did you say/do? It felt alien, cold, like it belonged to somebody else and I was just inside watching. Sometimes all there can be is a story and we have a lot of them. Thank you again for all the support! Hey man, "Asian-American" is the preferred nomenclature. He slowly opened the flap of the tent, found bear footprints, woke my sister the fuck up and drove home. I TRIPLE DOG DARE YOU to do an AMA! There's no real evidence for your dad's assertion. [–]allenahansen[S] 259 points260 points261 points 7 years ago (2 children). [–]allenahansen[S] 1776 points1777 points1778 points 7 years ago (84 children). 3:I think it was a predatory attack by a desperate creature. That's horrible! And then buy you another beer. Never run or the bear will chase you" also "Never leave food along the trail and never put your garbage in the gear bag, it will attract the bears". I alternated between elation and despair, but figured what the heck, I'm not likely to live through this anyway, so here's my one chance to drive like a total dickhead with impunity. The job entailed laying out seismic equipment (cables with Geophones -- vibration sensors) through woods, mountains, and swamps. Perpetually. He wanted to build new memories of the park’s awe-inspiring splendor rather than the horror of the polar bear attack. [–]allenahansen[S] 1573 points1574 points1575 points 7 years ago (46 children). And I did. That UCLA is my alma mater (my father was in in the first graduating class at UCLA Med and my sister was in the class of 85) makes it all the sweeter. [–]allenahansen[S] 1814 points1815 points1816 points 7 years ago (46 children). And when we get a public option, I will have succeeded. I a bit more wary in the wild places -- which ruins some of the sanctity I used to find there, and I resent that. It reportedly broke his neck and smashed his skull. Having a baby was a piece of cake in comparison. That's what the seals do. [–]ILL_Show_Myself_Out 584 points585 points586 points 7 years ago (49 children). I think she's adorable! Ask Us Anything, I'm Milo, 25-year-old math wiz and author of MATH WITHOUT NUMBERS. If it's black, attack. [–]iamaredditer 434 points435 points436 points 7 years ago (64 children). My crappy insurance company only covered about 20% of what I needed done (Google: Mauled by a bear then mauled by Blue Cross), so I'll be paying these bills off for the rest of my life. What was going through your mind as you drove back down the mountain? [–]shineq 150 points151 points152 points 7 years ago (9 children). You are an inspirational women. About year ago my father and sister (16) went camping in northern Arizona. More just a niggling sense of wtf. The disquieting meatlump they airlifted into UCLA medical center: (Warning: NSFW/gore) http://imgur.com/bew8pqy, I'm back, and my you've been busy all night. Crazy as this might sound, but how you look now, is very much is reflected in how you write. The chances are I've already answered your question in depth. He said he felt no pain, until the moment the EMTs arrived. After it had gnawed my head awhile, I decided to open my eyes and look at what was killing me. what have you learned most from this experience? It know it's gross but I have a similar story. The Thread that inspired this AMA: http://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1bwyx5/til_a_woman_survived_a_bear_mauling_by_hiking/ use the following search parameters to narrow your results: AMAs are scheduled in Eastern Time (GMT-4:00). But mostly I'm the same person I've always been, just a bit lumpier. [–]Ziss0u 325 points326 points327 points 7 years ago (40 children). Or were you in shock or something? Have you ever had a close encounter with a bear and if so, what was it like? [–]allenahansen[S] 6168 points6169 points6170 points 7 years ago (998 children). I'm glad you're doing well. The Japanese city of Takikawa is using robot wolves to prevent bear attacks. That's why, even with all its faults, I love the British NHS. The shocking story has drawn comparisons to Leonardo Di Caprio's Oscar-winning role in the Revenant, where his character survives a brutal bear attack. [–]allenahansen[S] 2415 points2416 points2417 points 7 years ago* (209 children). I had no inkling that I was being watched, and was totally oblivious to the danger. It was something of a fluke, as black bears rarely attack human beings. Edited: "Phil and I" to "Phil and me" per lordofthederps and the rules of grammar. Can you help her out with her bills? Edit: Thanks for the gold fellow redditor. [–]allenahansen[S] 916 points917 points918 points 7 years ago (41 children). [–]allenahansen[S] 1507 points1508 points1509 points 7 years ago (44 children). [–]allenahansen[S] 2937 points2938 points2939 points 7 years ago (58 children). I'm still an avid advocate for wild things, but until they start paying property tax I'm going to assert my dominance. I am so amazed at you keeping your wits together like that. In August 2014, accompanied by … This is one of the bear attack stories that I will always remember… Two kids were fly fishing in Jasper National Park. What breed are your dogs? Story continues below advertisement It’s unclear how the bears got a hold of the zookeeper, but multiple worker jeeps can be seen parked near the pond during the attack. They make the thought of a cozy hotel bathrobe and clean sheets all the more appealing. According to the Valhalla Wilderness Society, predatory black bear attacks on humans are extremely rare. I'm sorry for your loss :( My dog died a few years ago, as well. AMA! [–]mistermez 1473 points1474 points1475 points 7 years ago (30 children), "Just got mauled by a bear, better take a note. And a whole lot of blood. It was a mile away, at a lake, and they had closed off an entire section of the park so no one would bother it. He spent hours walking/waiting for help. Did you have any sensation at all that something was watching you? Lol, dared you to do it. I've had doctors look at the picture and turn it around trying to figure out where the face is in it. [–]bamdrew 207 points208 points209 points 7 years ago (8 children), lickslips: "Ah, polar bear! Most badass AMA ever. Also, please feel free to link this to where ever; I'd love it if you guys could help me get this story out to people who might find it useful in their own lives. Yeah, my son saw and told me about it, and dared me to do this AMA. Sorry to ask this but what specific injuries or damages did you actually suffer? California has black bears, so if you're in California and a bear is eating you, you'd best fight back. When I got to the fire station, my big concern was that when they saw me, they'd faint, so I decided to try for levity. Hunting pics are cool as well videos. How did you deal with the whole ordeal after your first operation? I thought to myself, "This is the appropriate distance I should be from a bear." His AMA anything was weak--hardly answered any questions, not very entertaining...this lady is awesome and answered tons of questions and is hilarious! [–]allenahansen[S] 642 points643 points644 points 7 years ago (7 children). THIS IS HOW I'M GOING TO DIE!? Here's a Facebook devoted to it: http://on.fb.me/Tssdu9 I woke up during surgery with part of my scalp/face peeled back and it was a very strange experience but I was sedated - how was it for you? He wanted to build new memories of the park’s awe-inspiring splendor rather than the horror of the polar bear attack. Have you ever thought of going back for him and getting revenge? When I'm outside now, I watch my six! I'm actually going to...wait, WHAT THE FUCK! Joe Rogan asks Remi Warren about the time he survived a bear attack.Taken from Joe Rogan Experience #1060: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBTrYJ9UIGA Has that optimism stuck with you in the years since? I'm new to this format. If it must remain confidential, you can. No distortions at all. Wow, as someone who has lead outdoor trips for a living and now works in emergency medicine, this is my worst nightmare. As outdoorsmen and women, ... We also imagine Sommer has a gnarly scar and story to tell after this encounter. I just shot her a tweet...the first tweet I ever send out in my life! Thanks, B. [1]. Grizzly bear shit has bells in it.". Voice Acting! [–]apapoban 354 points355 points356 points 7 years ago (60 children). Okay, I think my work here is done. If it's brown, stay down. Like you said, find a tree. [–]ExBoop 5131 points5132 points5133 points 7 years ago (539 children). Deke was a masiff and RK is an Irish wolfhound. I hope this will get you some more publicity that will help you with your medical bills! Updated: September 16, 2019. Did you provoke the animal, or have any idea why it would attack you? What that's not true about the polar bear thing, climb a tree they can't climb. Five years and a dozen surgeries later, I'm back to some semblance of my original self. If it's a Polar Bear, you're fucked. I've never seen another vehicle up there in all the years I've lived here, so the chances I'd run into anyone were slim indeed. Though the Indian government doesn’t tally up attacks at the federal level, it’s fair to say from state data that the sloth bear is one of the deadliest animals in India, and is responsible for more human fatalities per capita than any other type of bear. B.) None of us make it out of here alive, but I'm convinced that a snappy attitude is crucial to enjoying our allotted time on this planet. Yesterday my friend was having a walk through the woods when he heard a branch snap. You have a wonderful sense of humor. Sorry for that mix-up. [–]BetweenTheWaves 772 points773 points774 points 7 years ago (13 children), "Hey bro, so there's this gal on reddit who killed a bear and drove down a mountain with one eye kind of hanging out. [–]allenahansen[S] 277 points278 points279 points 7 years ago (13 children). [–]allenahansen[S] 1924 points1925 points1926 points 7 years ago (99 children). Your surgeon must of been great! If this is the only bear encounter story I ever have I will be very happy. ", [–]anythingbuthebees 1933 points1934 points1935 points 7 years ago (15 children), [–]allenahansen[S] 4153 points4154 points4155 points 7 years ago* (498 children). I'm glad you fought back and I hope you're sitting there laughing at all of these comments. Once I was safe in the helicopter, the pain became overwhelming. The helicopter came and hovered over us for a minute. As I've heard, black bears can be black, red, brown, black and white, golden, tan, rust or mottled. Also I'm curious how urgent it was that you get medical care? Surprisingly, I didn't have the expected nightmares, flashbacks, panic attacks et al one might have expected. "Supportive" doesn't even come close. It was probably hungry, disoriented from the recent wildfire, and taking a territorial stand. We are an indie developer, our game Red Colony is coming to the Nintendo Switch. She'd take care of the bills. It's expression was so bland and businesslike it enraged me, so I managed to jab my thumb into its piggy little eye and it let go of my face long enough for me to yell for my dogs. [–]HasFuckedYourMom 694 points695 points696 points 7 years ago (39 children). Good luck finding trees in most of polar bear land. Perhaps THE most surreal experience in a lifetime of whackiness. Thanks for the AMA. [–]erogbass 469 points470 points471 points 7 years ago (17 children), [–]allenahansen[S] 1911 points1912 points1913 points 7 years ago (15 children), [–]dollyhepatie 85 points86 points87 points 7 years ago (8 children). You can't do this to ME!" Wes Perkins is from Alaska, and he knows how lucky he is. Remember, if a little old lady can pull it off, SO CAN YOU! Little old ladies aren't supposed to fight back.... [–]TheReasonableCamel 176 points177 points178 points 7 years ago (2 children). 10: I am actively being mauled by a bear. A.) Best to go by the State you're being attacked in. And this may sound strange... but did you listen to music? You seem like such a wonderful, tough woman, and I am so thankful that you decided to share your story. I've been a serial entrepreneur, technology investor at Y Combinator and now my new fund Goat Capital. My policy doesn't cover dental, optical, or cosmetic -- the major injuries I suffered. [–]hughJ- 247 points248 points249 points 7 years ago (4 children), If you saw someone driving with their face torn apart and laughing while looking at themselves in the rearview mirror, you might think you're the one who needs help :P, [–]allenahansen[S] 803 points804 points805 points 7 years ago (46 children). You hear that, Ed? She's in Beverly Hills. Are you sure you saw a bear?" highway WATCH: Photos from a close encounter with a bear on highway 93 are going viral. Me with my beloved hounds: http://i.imgur.com/XdKJkQ5.jpg Haha that's amazing! REDDIT and the ALIEN Logo are registered trademarks of reddit inc. π Rendered by PID 7279 on r2-app-0768311011455fbfa at 2021-01-09 01:11:11.822476+00:00 running d8cca48 country code: AU. Reporter: James is the fifth bear attack victim in just over a week in Alaska. It was difficult terrain, with no roads, so we were flown around from site to site by helicopter. See this Chris Cornell? [–]allenahansen[S] 194 points195 points196 points 7 years ago (7 children). Having witnessed the attack, Moskalyova attempted to flee but was able to run only about 70 yards before the powerful brown bear grabbed her leg and forced her to the ground. There have been several in the bears' wilderness habitats involving hikers, hunters, and campers. [–]allenahansen[S] 1325 points1326 points1327 points 7 years ago (9 children), [–]allenahansen[S] 958 points959 points960 points 7 years ago (6 children), [–]iamaredditer 237 points238 points239 points 7 years ago (42 children). How did it feel to have half your face hanging off. Some have happy endings, some fatal; all are thrilling. But I digress... As I make my way down a ravine to bag #1 I see a LARGE brown Grizzly make his way down to a inspect one of the bags. And by the picture that i've seen your doctor did an amazing job with reconstruction. From animal attacks to inexplicable sightings, we've rounded up some of the most harrowing, startling, and stomach-churning camping stories from Reddit users. For every video of a drunk dude successfully yelling at a black bear to go away, there are a dozen stories of people having chunks of people taken away from them by pissed off hungry bears. He looked over and saw a large black bear that rivalled a Volkswagen in size and then ran as fast as his legs could move him. However, park visitors have been injured and killed by bears (Gunther and Hoekstra 1996). I had a very similar sighting at Glacier. Fair warning: Some of the accounts and images in this story are EXTREMELY GRAPHIC. I'm awed daily by the graciousness of strangers on the Internet. "Honey I'm home!" It would be very interesting to see you speak with Ellen. He was lucky. Although this could have just as easily have been a bear attack as a Sasquatch attack, and was probably just meant to be a good yarn, it is a curious account nevertheless. It's beautiful up there in the summer, but surreal in the winter. Thanks so much for doing this I actually heard about you before. [–]roastedbagel Legacy Moderator 2787 points2788 points2789 points 7 years ago (73 children). 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