Father and son hunting black bears nearly killed by grizzly

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A father and son hunting black bears in Montana were nearly killed by a grizzly after they suddenly found themselves just 12 feet away from the beast, wildlife officials said.

The unidentified father and his adult son were hiking through “steep slopes and thick vegetation” near the Hungry Horse Reservoir in the northwestern portion of the state Sunday when they came upon the grizzly bear, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials.

“The bear charged at them and attacked the son,” the agency said in a statement released Wednesday. “They saw the brush moving 25 to 30 yards away, but did not see the bear until it was about 12 feet away.”

The 250-pound female grizzly bear then grabbed the younger hunter’s right arm at the elbow, prompting the man’s father to shoot…

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2 thoughts on “Father and son hunting black bears nearly killed by grizzly

  1. Horrible …. grizzly bear dies because hunters failed to carry bear repellent. It is tragic. Mankind must have more respect for wildlife and take precautions to protect themselves.

  2. fn stupid hunters who dont carry bear spray. they could have prevented this kiling but they want it. they want to kill and kill and kill moire. absolutely disgusting people

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