Couloir Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 (edited) Lucky bastards! Story A grizzly bear attacked two hikers in Yellowstone National Park, but the men escaped serious injury, the National Park Service said Thursday. Pat McDonald, 52, of Bismarck, N.D., and Gerald Holzer, 51, of Northfield, Minn., were hiking on a trail near Shoshone Lake in the park's southern section Wednesday when they noticed fresh bear scat, officials said in a written statement. They decided to continue, but were charged by a grizzly bear "at full stride" about a quarter-mile further along the trail, the release said. Holzer, who was in front, sidestepped the bear. McDonald stepped behind some trees and dropped to the ground, officials said. The bear ran past him, but returned and swatted at him, then turned to Holzer, who had dropped to the ground and was lying on his stomach. The bear jumped on Holzer's back, swatted at him, then retreated briefly. During that time, McDonald retrieved the bear spray strapped to his waist and doused the bear in the face when it returned and starting biting his leg. The bear then ran off, officials said. The two men hiked 4 miles to the trailhead and drove to the clinic at Old Faithful for treatment. McDonald suffered a puncture wound to his leg. Holzer was not injured, and officials said his backpack protected him during the attack. Edited September 16, 2005 by Couloir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashw_justin Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Sounds like this fucker was huntin'. I'm surprised they didn't call it a Black bear. Oh that's right, it's not the South. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinker Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 This guy did it to himself... Lake Mead National Recreation Area (AZ,NV) Multiple Incidents, Fatalities on Labor Day Weekend one of several accidents listed: September 4th – A 45-year-old man who had consumed 18 beers climbed up a cliff and jumped off. He landed on the outdrive of a vessel and sustained multiple propeller cuts to both arms and legs, including a laceration over the femoral hip/groin area. A visitor on scene placed a tourniquet on the wound using a bungee cord and metal barbeque tongs. The man was air lifted to University Medical Center. web page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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