"That song played and that gave me the strength to get up and crawl out of there.". Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Kendell Cummings and Brady Lowry -. "I said to myself, 'Youve got to do it, or youre going to die right here,'" Rogers said. April 30: Black Bear Kills Colorado Woman in Surprising Attack A woman died in a rare black bear attack in southwest Colorado. So I spent a couple of months at home that fall putting myself through the 'Wes Perkins Opiate Withdrawal Clinic. "I found an ear in chunks of my face and I was holding it all together.". These things are about 10,000 times more powerful than a store-bought habanero or your average jalapeo pepper.. Do not fight back! Perkins brother Nate made the radio call. New York prosecutors say Robert Summa, of Staten Island, sprayed bear mace in the face of workers during three separate bodega robberies from Dec. 8 to Dec. 31. The bear then rode on his back down a slope, crushing his body and started ripping off his face. I looked up, there was the bear but he just kept wandering by and walked off into the forest. "I'm not sure who was more freaked out. It was an adult female that attacked him, clasping his leg in its teeth and clawing off his skin while trying to drag him away. So I stopped to take camera out of pocket and put it in my dash bag as I could shoot the gun., I turned and saw the bear, full charge, he wrote. Let us know via science@newsweek.com. Even as the Stangs began life-saving first aid, they were radioing for help from Nome, a community far from anywhere at the tip of the Seward Peninsula jutting into the sea closer to Russia than Anchorage, the urban hub of the 49th state. (DAVID OPPENHEIMER via CNN), The man says hes noticed the same bear grabbing a quick bite from his bear-proof bird feeder. And I dont know why he was doing that. There is no gentle way to describe his condition. One of the victims was flown by helicopter to a local hospital while the other was taken by an ambulance, authorities said. He was quoted in the interview with Anchorage Daily News: I had to dig stuff out of (my) airway to breathe, he wrote. I remember he was hollering for grandma, he said, 'Grandma someone's trying to play a prank,' so I'm just at the door and I'm kind of mumbling like, I need some help. My fingers are too busted up, I found an ear in chunks of my face and I was holding it all together," said Evans. "Special thanks to Park County Search and Rescue and the Park County Sheriff's office for their quick response and coordination of the rescue," said Dan Smith, Cody Region wildlife supervisor. I was walking in, shorts and a T-shirt on and my heads all wrapped up in toilet paper, my hands are all tied up and I come walking in just kind of hunched over. Unlike using something like a gun, they can walk away and go on with their business., David Nance, the chief executive officer of the SABRE personal security company, a major manufacturer of bear spray, said: "Bear spray should only be used to defend against a bear attack. His lawyer, Eric Wolfe, did not respond to a request for comment. He turned around and didnt see anything. Mr Perkins also said that while his own journey has not been easy, he continues to see improvements and reach milestones even a decade after the attack. It's Not the Role of Government to Protect Us From Apps, Don't Put Tiktok Out of Business Based on Hypotheticals, Biden Admin Uses Trump's Own Words to Blast McCarthy's Wall St. Members of the lodge sprang into action to get Evans helpshocked by his horrific injuries. I just said, 'Now what?'" That wasnt the end of her ordeal though as she then had to hike two miles to get to her work vehicle and then drive to get help. Ten people died as a result of bear . Be ready for the bear to make contact in case the charge is not a bluff charge. I knew right away it was a bear cub and I was likeoh s***, where's mama?". I basically kept my airway open and had to dig the debris out of my airway, when I lost my tongue, jaw and all but a few teeth, Mr Perkins told Newsweek. Fjeld then called for help on his satellite phone. "I looked around and didn't see anything, but about a . Out of nowhere, the bear reappearedmuch closer than they had thought. "Asking for psychiatric help is not a sign of weakness. "Don't needlessly abandon your passions in life. A team effort and incredible will power of a human to survive is what helped create this rescue and survival of epic proportions. Wes, the SurvivorWes is getting along as best as he can. He sat right next to me, she said of the moments before the attack. You cannot outrun or out climb a bear. ", "I do what I can to pay it forward, and have always had a positive attitude.". Both the bear and the man appear startled by each other for a brief moment before the animal runs away. But after two or three of those standoffs, the bear had gotten within about 15 feet and was "face to. Earlier this month, Rogers recalled the ordeal. Bluff charges are more common. The products are sold across the country, at niche outdoors retailers and major retailers. Unless the bear is acting predatory, do not fight it. But after receiving therapy that Evans describes as "like witchcraft," he found a way through, and today hopes that his story can inspire others in their own struggles. Perkins spent the next four months in hospital, undergoing numerous operations to repair the damage done by the bear. The best GIFs are on GIPHY. Its still not clear if the chemical caused or contributed to Sicknicks death, but the incident has raised concerns about its escalating use in violent protests. As he flew, others were rolling into action, too. If the bear moves towards you, spray it to send it fleeing away. Oh and my eyes don't fully close, and I have no tear ducts.". IE 11 is not supported. He chose Evans, whom he heartwarmingly calls "Bear Dude" in a hand-written mini article. Expressing how he can joke about it while stressing the importance of psychiatric help after a traumatic event, the story exhibits determination and resilience in abundance. "It took three shots of fentanyl to get me to a place where I wasnt screaming, Lewis said. His will to survive and keep going, stay positive.". The officers had protective gear on and they were able to work through it, but I know there were reports of tingling and odd sensations for hours after the event, said Salem Police Lt. Trevon Upkes. Lowry has a broken arm, reports said. Orr said: She got my head good I dont know whats under my hat my ear, my arm, uh, pieces of stuff hanging out. During the attack the bear dragged Plur Nilssen 30m across the sand and rocks, leaving a trail of blood, where he then picked him up by his head and stood on its hind legs. I just walked out three miles, now I got to go to the hospital, so be safe out there. Stock image of a grizzly bear (right) and a still of Wes Perkins giving an interview in late 2022, over 10 years after he was mauled by a grizzly in the Alaskan wilderness. short documentary by filmmaker Donnie Rosie, It's Not the Role of Government to Protect Us From Apps, Don't Put Tiktok Out of Business Based on Hypotheticals, Biden Admin Uses Trump's Own Words to Blast McCarthy's Wall St. The ordeal left him with serious PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and requiring psychiatric support. As Brooke lay bleeding, he could see his nose and mustache on the ground. They contain capsicum which causes unpleasant effects like eye pain when it comes into contact with the. There are two types of chargesbluff charges and aggressive charges. When the 300-pound bear finally retreated, Evans' inspiring journey to help began. "I probably saved Wes's life and my son saved my life in the same ordeal," Dan Stang said. Swinney was arrested on Sept. 30 and charged with committing multiple offenses, including the unlawful use of mace, at two demonstrations in August, including the one where Lewis was sprayed. Matt Rothamel, owner of Blue Line Sports in Saranac Lake, New York, said its not uncommon for customers to ask about bear spray, which only comes in larger containers, but he only sells it to people licensed to carry it such as state wildlife personnel. His horrific wounds included the skin on his scalp, back and buttocks being ripped away while one of his ears was also torn off. If a grizzly/brown bear charges and attacks you, PLAY DEAD. Gray News contributed to this report. Only fight back if the attack persists. They wouldn't let me do that," he laughed. Doorbell video shows both man and bear were startled by the sudden, face-to-face encounter. "You know, how setting small goals you can achieve incredible things. If you make yourself appear as. The bear immediately launched an attack, lifting Brooke off his feet and tearing into him. "I could hear when his teeth would hit my skull, I could feel when he'd bite down on my bones and they'd kind of crunch," Cummings continued. He spent two months recovering in Anchorage," Perkins said. Extraordinary and incredible are the only two words fitting enough to describe the miracle that happened. You can deter them without killing them. "Crosby said, 'Well, let's write a book telling your life lessons, the things you learned about,'" said Evans. The bear will puff itself up to look bigger. Slowly and calmly speak to the bear, wave your arms to let the bear know you are a human. In 2011, Perkins had his face ripped off by a grizzly bear in what has been described as one of the most horrific attacks on record. We would hate to see bear spray go away because its a very positive thing for bears, Servheen said. US Coast Guard officials were alerted by an SOS message on a . She just crunched all of that in one bite," said Evans. The detail and information found inside this story will blow your mind. He was flown 250 miles to regional capital Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk but died nine days later from a heart attack. If you notice a bear stalking you, now is the time to get your bear spray ready. First I honestly didn't and still don't KNOW how this bear would have reacted. Fish and Wildlife Service's national grizzly bear recovery coordinator. Cover your head and neck with your hands and arms. If I was unconscious, I would have died. The doorbell footage shows a man named David Oppenheimer using his phone while relaxing in a chair as a huge bear walks up beside him. I only had time to say, Oh shit! But I got (my) gun 1/2 way off my back . Interviewed by Youtuber Dannie Rose for a short film released last month, Mr Perkins, a former fire chief in the city of Nome, recounted the attack in detail. Do you have a question about surviving bear attacks? If a black bear charges and attacks you, FIGHT BACK WITH EVERYTHING YOU HAVE! Bear spray was developed in the 1980s after a spate of fatal bear attacks against people. (DAVID OPPENHEIMER via CNN), Woman dies after flipping vehicle in water-filled ditch, Moorhead Police investigating suspicious death, DeSantis ponders building a prison near Disney, China calls US accusations of police stations groundless, Sister of Alabama birthday party shooting victim recalls gunfire. Every day is a day of improvement, and medical staff members are still working on getting him back to his best state. It just about ripped this whole side of my face off, Rogers told WMUR, pointing to the left side of her face. She managed to fight it off thanks to the help of her two large dogs and by sticking her thumbnail in its eye. Ace chopper pilot Ben Rowe saved his life, Nate said at the time, but Rowe was only one of the many who combined to save then 54 year old Wes. Amber Kornak had just started her dream job in May 2018 as a Grizzly Bear Wildlife Technician for the US Fish and Wildlife Service when she was savagely mauled. Bear Attack Leaves Alaska Man With Crushed Jaw, Punctured Scalp By Tom Batchelor On 5/20/21 at 10:49 AM EDT U.S. Bear Attacks Bears Alaska A man suffered horrific head injuries including. Next: "Asking for psychiatric help is not a sign of weakness. Doctors had to use part of his fibula to create a jaw to replace what the bear ripped off of his face. Humans dam well do bleed that much not like showcased in movies but before u come on here acting like u know shit watch sum more videos on human anatomy I've seen countless videos of men children you name it spewing blood frome there neck head chest legs countless murder videos and gore videos I've seen frome cartel and just fucked up people say The alligator attack happened around 1:50 p.m. Friday at Great Outdoors RV Nature & Golf Resort in Titusville, Florida, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue. 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"I have a few issues sometimes with talking, as most of my damage was facial, lower jaw, but most understand me if I slow down and do not get excited," Perkins said. He was then rushed back to Nome, and then to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. The two men were somehow able to break free from the attack and call 911 which elicited an immediate response from both Park County Search and Rescue and personnel from the Wyoming Game & Fish Department. Wait several minutes until you are sure that the bear is gone. October 2008 Grizzly bear attack - Female grizzly bear attacked and killed a hunter Robert Wagner, 48, of Didsbury. The pair were forced to set up camp on the island of Nordaustlandet on July 22 due to bad weather. "I turned and saw the bear, full charge," Perkins told Anchorage Daily News around a year after the attack. According to a 2019 report by Alaskan health officials, 68 people in the state were hospitalized for injuries sustained in 66 bear attacks from 2000 to 2017. But I am not going to let it stop me.". The attack. Its basically like a hot acid in your eye, said Haar, who is an adjunct professor of epidemiology at the School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley. Sort: Relevant Newest # fight # nature # reactions # bear # wilderness # snl # saturday night live # season 45 # bear attack # season 3 # nbc # bear # the office # episode 15 Black bears would rather flee than fight. "[I] do most everything I used to do but since I cannot close my mouth, I cannot swim and it's hard to run or jog, as my jaw bounces because I lost so much muscle in my jaw but hell, those are small things in life. Apryl Rogers of Groton, New Hampshire, who is wheelchair-bound, came across the bear after it entered through an open screen door, authorities said shortly after the incident on July 17. "The first person to see me was a nine-year-old boy. Answer (1 of 4): Even the smaller bear species are incredibly strong and have fairly large claws. Deputies said they found the two dogs attacking the victim in a ditch. Pick up any small children or pets immediately. Haar, who led the study, said the more serious injuries involve respiratory problems among people with pre-existing conditions as well as chemical burns and other damage to the eyes. Mauled: Lessons Learned from a Grizzly Bear Attack by Jeremy Evans and Crosbie Cotton is available now at various retailers. Bluff charges are meant to scare or intimidate. There are a number of bodies of . "I basically kept my airway open and had to dig the debris out of my airway, when I lost my tongue, jaw and all but a few teeth," Perkins told Newsweek. David Oppenheimer said the doorbell camera alerted him to movement outside the home. Do not get up right away because the bear may still be in the area. "He was also sent to Harborview in Seattle, where I spent three months recovering. One bite on my forearm went through to the bone and I heard a crunch. I had no time to do anything.". There are several subspecies and variants, the most famous being the Kodiak bear. Stand your ground. I was lucky that I was able to learn how to talk again., Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Doctors had to amputate one of Alexeys legs because of the severity of his injuries. When I turned around, the bear was that close. The sudden pain made me flinch and gasp for breath. "Her first bite on my face, I was laying on my side. A video of a bear coming face-to-face with a man relaxing in his backyard has gone viral. So I stayed alert all the way (to Nome), and I could squeeze the hands of my two partners when they asked me questions.. If you surprise a black bear and it charges or attacks, fight back with everything you have! If the conflict is serious and cell service is available, call 911. He was only saved by Fjeld managing to find his gun and shoot the bear dead. They are not good or bad, they are simply wild animals, and that is something to be remembered. Use any available weapon to fight the bear (sticks, rocks, bear spray, even your fists). Continue spraying until they flee. In this video, I am carrying an S&W Model 29, 44 mag, with 305 Gr HSM Bear loads producing 1075 foot pounds energy." Use anything and everything as a weapon rocks, sticks, fists, and your teeth. So when I stopped, I thought the bear was ahead of me. 9 Wes Perkins had his face torn off by an 8ft grizzly bear Credit: Reddit 9 Bear attacks on humans are rare but can be particularly savage Credit: Alamy DOUBLE MAULING It uses the same active ingredient as pepper spray capsaicin, a chemical component of chili peppers . Dan Stang said that he immediately grabbed his gun and started shooting the bear. Do you have an animal or nature story to share with Newsweek? A 71-year-old woman was attacked by a bear that entered her home in Groton, N.H., early in the morning on July 17, 2018. Its being used as a weapon, and we need to treat it as such.. Lewis said shes learned her lesson. The bear or man. The incident occurred on Saturday in Cody, Wyoming, when the two men encountered the bear at close range while they were in heavy cover antler hunting west of the Bobcat Houlihan trailhead on the Shoshone National Forest, the Wyoming Game & Fish Department said in a press release detailing the incident. He was initially taken to a hospital in Nome and then to Seattle. '", "I did not like the feeling of being high or on opiates, I was never a drug user, never had any major medical problems before I was mauled. CNN The grizzly bear grabbed Lee Brooke from behind, pulled him off the ground and then rode on his back down a slope, crushing the left side of his body. Brady Lowry (left) and Kendell Cummings (right) were injured in a grizzly bear attack in Cody, Wyoming. McCarthy used his speech in NYC to slam President Joe Biden for doing "nothing" to address the nation's financial crisis. I know how people cannot function or hold-full time jobs, raise families while in this state, as there was no way I could do that and go through withdrawals. This is the most effective way to survive if a bear attacks. This website follows the DNPA Code of Ethics Copyright NDTV Convergence Limited 2023. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? They can be fatal and often hikers, hunters, fishers, and others in bear country take precautions against bear attacks.. Stephen Herrero, a Canadian biologist, reports that during the 1990s . I owe him everything," Brady Lowry told the Cowboy Daily Press regarding Cummings' quick actions that potentially saved his life. Two collegiate wrestlers were mauled by a grizzly bear near Cody, Wyoming, in October; they. A picture of Evans just 48 hours after being released from the hospital when he was reunited with the family who helped him at the ranch whom he calls his "heroes" (left) and a picture of the mini article written by the 9-year-old boy who was the first person to see Evans after the attack, right. Orr eventually was able to walk back to his truck and drive 17 miles to get help. One of the men said he jumped on the grizzly to try and get him off his friend, Brady Lowry. Its a way of having some kind of offensive capability that wont get you into trouble just for possessing it, Upkes said. Brooke had gone out elk hunting with friends and having shot one they decided to return the next day to get the body. College wrestlers survive bear attack. ", "There's some things that don't quite work. He was arrested after the New York Police Department released a surveillance video showing the moment the masked suspect unleashed the spray. "I only had time to say, 'Oh s***!' Oppenheimer grabbed a pillow, admitting his body froze. When the bear charges you, hold your ground and stay calm. He crawled across rivers.". Perkins, who spent his life in Alaska, has a fair bit of experience around grizzlies, but added, I never had one hide like this one! What followed after it burst from a snow cave has been an experience he couldnt imagine in his worst nightmares. "I picked up my pack and started smashing it over the head. Summa told investigators he got the mace from Montana, court documents say. And family comes first. So I was lucky I was able to put myself through this at home. Servheen, the Montana biologist and bear expert, said he fears the increased misuse of the sprays will lead to calls to ban the products, which he says would be terrible for bears. So it was a big surgery with lots of surgeons doing their part and I had the best care a person could ever ask for.". Todd Orr managed to survive not one but two savage maulings while he was out hiking in Montana in October 2016. Back at work full-time just seven weeks after the attack, today his injuries are incredibly minimal. Evans' incredible story is the subject of a new book, written alongside award-winning journalist Crosbie Cotton. My eyeballs certainly got a stretch, Oppenheimer joked. The father was out with his son when they encountered the bear. "Black bears rarely attack. It creates a cone of the material so you have a good chance to hit the bear, said Chris Servheen, a Montana-based wildlife biologist who served for 35 years as the U.S. BEARS have a rather loveable image thanks to many children having a soft teddy bear to cuddle at night but the reality can be very different. "I brought my binoculars down and I noticed a little brown thing running in front of me about ten feet away. "I grabbed and yanked him hard by the ear," Kendall Cummings told Cowboy State Daily in a harrowing account of the gory attack. And so, just to reaffirm that eventually, hell have somewhat of a normal life.. Frequently Asked Questions Will a gunshot kill a bear? The incident occurred on Saturday in Cody, Wyoming, when the two men encountered the bear at close range while they were in heavy cover antler hunting west of the Bobcat Houlihan trailhead on the Shoshone National Forest, the Wyoming Game & Fish Department said in a press release detailing the incident. A bear attack is an attack by a bear on another animal, although it usually refers to a bear attacking a human or domestic pet. Like 1 and a million chances. She slammed down on top of me and bit my shoulder and arms again, Orr wrote in a Facebook post. The victim seen in the video was so traumatized by the incident that he stopped working at the store. When a bear bluff charges, it will have its head and ears up and forward. Two of the suspects were charged last week with using bear spray against Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who later died. . ", The painkillers that he was given began to become addictive, Perkins said, but his family and friends supported his efforts to wean himself off: "I was on morphine, and opiates and methadone in my recovery. If you are involved with a bear conflict or encounter, report it to park authorities as soon as possible. The first selife that Evans took after the bear attack while in hospital, left, and a picture of Evans back out and hunting in the same area just one year later, right. "Game and Fish will continue to monitor bear activity in the area and work with the U.S. It was like instant. A video of a bear coming face-to-face with a man relaxing in his backyard has gone viral. With part of his skull plate exposed, he had to undergo multiple surgeries including skin grafts and facial reconstructions. Fortunately, Kornak was able to fend off her attacker with a can of bear spray. Perkins couldn't speak legibly for several months, relying on writing to communicate. I tried to follow him but he was too fast and too quiet," the fourth user shared. I had tremendous family and friend support. The bear came along and was practically in front of me, Oppenheimer told CNN. While bear attacks on humans are relatively rare they can be particularly vicious, with the powerful animals able to smash skulls, pulp faces and skin their victims alive. Eventually he was taken to the Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado where he received specialist care. I dont know whats going on in there. Staying Safe in Bear Country: Bear Spray & Firearms, Download the official NPS app before your next visit, Staying Safe in Bear Country: Bear Spray & Firearms. 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