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"Because bear acts like a bear, he must die." - most bears don't attack humans. n/t PoliticAverse Apr 2021 #1
Did you read the article? He was protecting his food source. n/t Coventina Apr 2021 #5
And when it charged the wildlife agents, MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #7
Why? They were in HIS territory and (from his POV) threatening HIS food. n/t Coventina Apr 2021 #9
So they were supposed to just stand there and let the bear attack them also? MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #13
A charge is generally a warning sign to get the hell away. Most animals attack as a last resort. Coventina Apr 2021 #18
All good points. MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #20
Thank goodness for that. n/t Coventina Apr 2021 #23
Have you ever been charged by a grizzly? DenaliDemocrat Apr 2021 #89
How about we transport the bear and the carcass to where you live and work? alphafemale Apr 2021 #42
Please do. I'll wait. n/t Coventina Apr 2021 #44
Yeah, I thought they try not to kill if there is an "excuse" for the attack. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2021 #67
It's not clear from what's here, but sounds like they discovered the excuse for the attack ToxMarz Apr 2021 #81
Chances are it would have been tranquilized and relocated Warpy Apr 2021 #32
I don't know if you've ever seen the videos Timothy Treadwell made... PoliticAverse Apr 2021 #35
Food was involved in this case. That is what made the difference. n/t Coventina Apr 2021 #37
Until they eat you alive alphafemale Apr 2021 #43
That was in Alaska Major Nikon Apr 2021 #75
If he was the daredevil who ended up as a grizzly's dinner Warpy Apr 2021 #54
Yes -- I've seen the whole documentary. Straw Man Apr 2021 #63
Amazing that people are still using Timothy Treadwell as an example alphafemale Apr 2021 #76
Is He The Guy Who Went Camping In Bear Territory? COL Mustard Apr 2021 #82
Yes. PoliticAverse Apr 2021 #83
He was right near... 2naSalit Apr 2021 #2
Was it near Bakers Hole? DEbluedude Apr 2021 #46
Yes. 2naSalit Apr 2021 #50
I was fishing there once with my dad and brother. DEbluedude Apr 2021 #52
Bear kills a man fishing alone, then charges the wild life workers. Dream Girl Apr 2021 #3
Why? It was protecting its food. n/t Coventina Apr 2021 #6
You gotta be kidding. So motive must be taken into account? Maybe have a trial? Dream Girl Apr 2021 #12
Absolutely motive matters. A charge does not necessarily end in an attack Coventina Apr 2021 #19
Actually, yes. 2naSalit Apr 2021 #53
i'm sorry for the bear, MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #4
I'm always going to take the side of the animal. Always. We are in THEIR territory. Coventina Apr 2021 #8
I commend and respect you for your stand on this, MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #10
Thanks. n/t Coventina Apr 2021 #14
If it was near his house and a campground.. EX500rider Apr 2021 #11
A "campground" is not human territory. Nor are homes in "bear country". n/t Coventina Apr 2021 #15
Places where humans live is their territory just like all animals EX500rider Apr 2021 #33
As I posted elsewhere, smart humans know that if they are in bear territory, they are not top dog. Coventina Apr 2021 #36
As a life-long camper and hiker I wholly agree... LanternWaste Apr 2021 #64
Humans are animals also. The person that was killed was in THEIR terrirory as well. PoliticAverse Apr 2021 #16
Smart humans know that they are not "top dog" if they live in bear country. Coventina Apr 2021 #22
If you are looking for natural balances which we have altered the prime place for that is in cities PoliticAverse Apr 2021 #29
Bear attacks are relatively rare. This one was instigated because of a specific trigger: food. Coventina Apr 2021 #31
He should have allowed the beat who's already killed another person in an unprovoked attack to Dream Girl Apr 2021 #17
It's not quite that simple but... 2naSalit Apr 2021 #25
He didn't have to kill the human Polybius Apr 2021 #39
As I said downthread: I'm not in favor of bears attacking humans. Coventina Apr 2021 #41
I don't think that was the bear's perception. 2naSalit Apr 2021 #57
Well I think all animals are innocent even man-eaters..except one! StClone Apr 2021 #58
I'm guessing that's mostly due to vehicle strikes. Coventina Apr 2021 #59
That is pretty much my take. StClone Apr 2021 #61
Large predators. Straw Man Apr 2021 #65
We need to cut the human population drastically. And reduce the size of our cities. Coventina Apr 2021 #68
Ecosystems are not moral agents. Straw Man Apr 2021 #70
Hominids have existed on the planet for about a million years, give or take. Coventina Apr 2021 #71
Oh, I'll grant you that we're causing havoc. Straw Man Apr 2021 #74
If you think morality is a human construct then you don't truly understand evolution. n/t Coventina Apr 2021 #80
So please explain ... Straw Man Apr 2021 #85
Sorry for late reply, it's been a busy day. Coventina Apr 2021 #86
No worries. Straw Man Apr 2021 #87
"There's nothing moral about nature." Absolutely. shrike3 Apr 2021 #84
I know the guide's employer well... 2naSalit Apr 2021 #21
I'm not in favor of bears attacking humans, I should probably make that clear. Coventina Apr 2021 #28
And many small animals too. 2naSalit Apr 2021 #34
I was hoping you would weigh in here. MontanaMama Apr 2021 #40
That's the truth of it. 2naSalit Apr 2021 #47
That's the whole problem. MontanaMama Apr 2021 #69
Down where this event took place... 2naSalit Apr 2021 #78
A previous incident: mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2021 #24
I am hardly well acquainted with these situations. shrike3 Apr 2021 #48
Timing in deployment of they spray is crucial. 2naSalit Apr 2021 #26
Inexcusable for the man to be fishing there appalachiablue Apr 2021 #49
Complacency is common in these parts. 2naSalit Apr 2021 #51
Well he did attack the helicopter as well cinematicdiversions Apr 2021 #27
Go punish yourself sarisataka Apr 2021 #30
I used to live in West Yellowstone Mysterian Apr 2021 #38
"The bear always dies when humans are careless." Which is why I take the position I take. Coventina Apr 2021 #45
another who supports the bear here. We really don't understand nature well at all. NewHendoLib Apr 2021 #55
Much of nature is trying to kill us. From tiny viruses to large mamals. n/t PoliticAverse Apr 2021 #62
and we bring it on ourselves, in my opinion. WE are a highly flawed species. NewHendoLib Apr 2021 #66
Depressing. Wingus Dingus Apr 2021 #56
Too few grizzlies left to kill one. byronius Apr 2021 #60
The bear was killed amcgrath Apr 2021 #72
He hadn't lost his fear of humans. He was AFRAID the humans were after his food. Coventina Apr 2021 #73
I just wish it had been Don Jr out there fishing. nt Ilsa Apr 2021 #77
Too much like hard work for that to happen. Unfortunately. (n) Paladin Apr 2021 #79
I've known some of these "wildlife workers" who "investigate" animal attacks Mysterian Apr 2021 #88
I used to solo backpack in bear country back in the 70's... Rollo Apr 2021 #90
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