Grand Teton Search and Rescue Helicopter Extraction of Grizzly Bear attack Victim 5-20-24

Park visitor Shayne Burke was rescued by helicopter after a grizzly bear attacked him while hiking an open area of Signal Mountain in Grand Teton National Park on May 20th 2024. This was a "Best Case" scenario. This man was obeying park rules and was equipped with bear spray, which possibly saved his life.
Copyright @ Geoffrey Tipton Wildlife Photography 2024. Any illegal reproduction of this content will result in immediate legal action.

[@ruthnolan13]

I saw an article about the grizzly attack victim today - he wasn't doing anything stupid, just hiking quietly in the wilderness and a mother grizzly charged him from 100 yards away because her cub was nearby. He did everything right, including having bear spray in hand and curling up on the ground protecting himself while spraying as the bear attacked. Luckily, the bear bit into the bear spray can and ran off when it exploded in her mouth. He will survive and is on track for a full recovery.

[@ChloeBartram]

As the victim’s wife, thanks for saying this.

[@mik3ymomo]

@@ChloeBartramtell him Coast Guard Veteran Mike wishes him a speedy recovery.

[@karenmohoff4850]

Exactly! People have gotten so cold with writing whatever they want without knowing what happened and where he was.

[@loribaker8339]

I'll bet Mama will stop and pause looking for cans of bear spray before she attacks a human again! Happy to hear this hiker will survive and be ok. How cool that it was a woman that came down the rescue line with the patient attached! I really hate commenters that sound like they were hiding in the bushes watching so that gives them a right to criticize!

[@wyomingadventures]

Grizzlies can be anywhere here. A sow with cubs will attack anyone she feels is a threat. And bears are super fast. You don't have much time to think. Wishing your husband a speedy recovery.

[@lelly4870]

I am so impressed with our national parks and the Staff, Rangers, and now seeing these people work behind the scenes when tragic happens. We are so fortunate.

[@psweeneyville]

Nice video resolution !! Thank you, rescuers, for helping him 🙏🏼

[@lelly4870]

Well done to the rescue squad and praying for a good recovery for this poor man. Scary. We had just been there the day prior.

[@lindatohara6438]

I was there last summer near the same time. Momma bear was close to raid they chase her off. Apparently it’s cub season and extremely dangerous.

[@WyomingMtnMan]

There are two SAR organizations in Jackson Hole - one from the county (Teton County SAR aka TCSAR) and one from Grand Teton National Park (Jenny Lake Rangers). The Jenny Lake Rangers handle rescues in the park and TCSAR handles rescues in the rest of Teton County. A Jenny Lake ranger manned the litter using the Teton County SAR (TCSAR) helicopter. This is a rescue technque called "short haul," which both organizations are certified, trained, and equipped to perform. Grand Teton Park charters two helicopters for use in the summer for mostly fire helitac but also SAR. The Grand Teton charter helicopters usually don't arrive until June, so they had to use the TCSAR helicopter. TCSAR would charter a helicopter for winter months (October through April/May). Each organization would provide their helicopter and personnel to the other organization if needed. There has been excellent cooperation and support between TCSAR and Jenny Lake Rangers/Grand Teton Park for many years. Fortunately, TCSAR was able to purchase a helicopter several years ago so there is now a helicopter available for rescues year round. TCSAR keeps the helicopter and other equipment at their base just off Highway 22.

[@Tipton_Wildlife]

Thanks for this info! Much appreciated

[@allenc5108]

My deepest respect to the courage and skill of the men and women of search and rescue who risk their lives aiding injured people in the back country. The skill required to gently lower the injured person to the ground is truly remarkable.

[@jeffdur1330]

You sure are impressed easily lol

[@loribaker8339]

Several years ago, a hiker had to be rescued off a mountain in the Phoenix, Arizona area because of severe heat exhaustion. People always think they are taking enough water in the Spring/Fall when the temps are still in the '80's and many elderly have to be rescued. Anyway, a woman was put in a basket and the rescue person rode back in the chopper. That basket started spinning, spinning, spinning so hard and fast it was unbelievable watching it!! It caused this woman to have serious health problems. The rescue person put a helmet and collar on the woman and strapped her down good, but nothing could have saved her from that severe spinning. She sued the rescue company. I don't remember the extent of her injuries, but she wasn't faking it. Had to do with her equilibrium for one. As I was watching it, I thought that if she threw up and the vomit went into her lungs, she could easily aspirate and die. Was happy to see this rescue didn't go that way.

[@wyomingadventures]

They are some of the best rescuers. They train all year long.

[@kellylassen6769]

Regardless of how the attack happened. A man was seriously injured! Prayers for him and his family.❤

[@kellylassen6769]

@@Owlshadow. That's why the world is what it is.🤷

[@sharibillett6574]

It was a bear being a bear.. sorry the guy was hurt. When your in nature it is thier rules sometimes. It was a momma bear protecting her baby

[@SueTay.]

Wow, this is the first I heard of this. Thanks for sharing.

[@beezknees4339]

Prayers go out for him

[@wells.prodzz]

@@smoke617uhhh maybe he feels bad for him and is hoping that he makes a full recovery? Now why in the actual heck would YOU comment something like that, he was just trying to wish him a good recovery

[@feliciac.5981]

My heart goes out to the victim and his family. Sending much love to them and the rescuers.

[@katherinelittrell9689]

I read the interview from this man. He had no animosity towards the bear whatsoever and adamantly asked the rangers to NOT shoot the mother bear. He realized nature is often violent and he took the risk. I personally would not hike in bear country, particularly in spring with mothers and young cubs. Hmmm, fun of hike vs momma bear...I'll hike another time or place, thank you. The hiker is doing well from what I've read.

[@WorkTravelLive]

its not the bears fault. this is what i hate in this type of attacks. the bear often gets the losing end. it's their own habitat. people who venture in to a bear coutnry should sign a waiver..it's part of the risk.

[@fiftyshadesofpam9470]

Glad to hear he is doing well❤🙏 I would say the same about the momma bear leave her alone. ❤

[@deekelley891]

@@WorkTravelLivehumans have always interacted with nature-WE are part of nature as well. Bears go wherever they want (top of the food chain advantage) and as there are more and more of them each year, many are expanding their usual territories. We risk our lives every day by driving, flying, interacting with humans-and those interactions have negative consequences much more frequently than bear attacks. Cub season is more dangerous as is any hike where you are alone.

[@willong1000]

I see a lot of people making assumptions in the comments that the park visitor did something wrong. The video I just watched had no sound. Where are all the commentators critical of the hiker getting details of the circumstances of the attack?

[@HomesickforAlaska]

There are other reports of this attack. He was hiking alone. Dumb. His Bear spray was not easily accessible. Dumb. He ignored several signs on the trail about Bears and hiking in groups. Dumb. Only thing that likely saved him was the bear apparently bit through the can of Bear spray and it sprayed directly into the bears mouth and nose. Dumb Luck. FYI. According to the other reports he got between a cub and it's mother

[@trentcarbino921]

How could you possibly know we didn't? You are making an assumption that at least some of us didn't look into the details of the attack further. There is other information about it, not just this video.

[@charlesspringer4709]

@@trentcarbino921 What assumption? "Where are all the commentators critical of the hiker getting details of the circumstances of the attack?" is an assumption?

[@trentcarbino921]

@@charlesspringer4709 read the comments above mine.

[@trentcarbino921]

@charlesspringer4709 @willong1000 made a comment that I was responding to. I see you don't pay attention. And yes it is an assumption. Some people, myself included, look further into something like this situation before commenting. To think that nobody does this is an assumption.

[@myrrhavm]

My daughter was just there this past week. Said they saw all kinds of people doing very stupid stuff. One of the most common was approaching wildlife to get pictures even though signs were everywhere saying not to. Those she went with brought telescopes to get their pictures. Holding a cell phone up to a telescope took some pretty nice pictures. No need to walk up to wild animals.

[@t.c.2776]

Most people are not bright enough to think ahead, and also may not be able to afford a decent telescope... and then there are just those who DON'T THINK...

[@abbiemoss6000]

There are a lot of up to date articles you can read in regard to what happened. He wasn’t doing anything wrong. He’s actually very informed/knowledgeable when it comes to being safe while out in the wild. Make sure you get facts straight before assuming he was being “stupid”. There are bears EVERYWHERE. We are all so quick to assume until it happens to one of us then it’s a different story….

[@myrrhavm]

@@abbiemoss6000 Reread my comment and then tell me where I mentioned this guy specifically. Show me the facts that I’m wrong. My comment is referencing to what she saw on her trip. Again, reread my unedited comment and show me the facts of where I’m wrong.

[@wyomingadventures]

​@myrrhavm well there are people like that. But unfortunately it happens to the most experienced people too. You just never know when you're in grizzly country. I consider myself experienced with wildlife and I've had some close calls myself. This guy was probably just hiking and there was the sow with cubs. This can happen when hiking in terrain will hills ridges. I've been chased by moose more than once. All I was doing was fishing the creek in willows and then a moose. Happens fast. Those 4 legged animals can move now. It does happen. FYI think you're commenting to the guys family.

[@thaismatsumoto]

​@abbiemoss6000 ..yeah..it bothers me when people say it's their territory and you shouldn't be there. Well ,where i live, 40 years ago there weren't that many bears. Back then it was actually a rare thing. The one that did show up was front page news. It caused a sensation.People even raced down to see it It was up a tree. That was the first wild bear I had ever seen .I was in my mid twenties. And until about five years ago i had never seen another one . Now they are all over the place. We have at least five that live right behind my home. They are even spotted in the city now.And im pretty sure they have repopulated many other areas where they havent been in decades or longer. . Unless you live in a major city like New York in a high rise apartment building, there are now bears.

[@kevinschwinkendorf3202]

There was another attack where a tourist was severely bitten by a black bear when they attempted to take a selfie of the bear’s cubs.

[@wayneturpen592]

Getting close to any bear cubs is dangerous

[@notquiteultralight1701]

Well that’s just another play stupid games scenario!

[@lynnelaurent6286]

Well that is plain stupid

[@swfcindy]

How can people be SO clueless? Don't they know they risk the euthanasia of the bear? That makes me so angry!

[@debroselle8877]

Born and lived many yrs in grizzly country, there is always a risk. This man knows that. Hiking in spring is doubly so. There are rules you follow, but sometimes it doesn't matter a bear is a bear. Hope this man recovers well.

[@karenmohoff4850]

To his family seeing this, I’m so sorry 😢

[@N0beefstew4u]

Thank you.

[@jeanettayow4386]

Yes, very sorry to hear this as well; and praying for a good recovery on his injuries. I was at the Grand Teton on vacation a week before this happen, and all in all we did see 14 bears, 2 grizzles and the rest black bears. They was all far off the roads for the most part, the two grizzles was really far away but could see them with the scopes.

[@geeewiz2231]

oh that had to be terrible.

[@feliciac.5981]

​@N0beefstew4u Sending your family lots of love and big hugs.

[@stereolababy]

hes not dead

[@TheQueensWish]

This footage will help a lot of people to better understand the terrain where the attack occurred. This could happen out of nowhere to anyone.

[@The-ii5mj]

His wife is in the comments❗ Plz read the desc b4 commenting. By all accounts, he's not only a good man but did nothing wrong in this instance. In fact, as they said, everything right. It was a best case scenario. He also asked the Rangers NOT to euthanize the bear, she was just protecting her cub. Thanks to those reading & Blessings to his family🙏❤🐻✌️🇨🇱🇺🇸

[@Tipton_Wildlife]

I wrote pretty much the same thing. People a so fast to judge without knowing any facts. That is an example of the toxicity those “Touron” pages cultivate.

[@The-ii5mj]

@@Tipton_Wildlife You should pin yours or the wives comment. It might stop at least some of the mean, no thought comments💕

[@erdissa1]

I can not believe how people are so worried about the bear, but an innocent man was attacked. People have some human decency!!

[@stereolababy]

innocent?he was in wrong place wrong time. bear attack comes with the territory

[@Django2424]

It’s very sad when someone dies from an animal attack, especially for the families, I live in bear 🐻 country and we are just guests living in their land.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

​@@stereolababyyou are a foooool

[@Mountainman1965]

Should have carried protection.Unarmed you take your chances.

[@cjd4743]

This is where bears lives, man has destroyed and taken away from the other animals "man is an animal too" that share this rock with us, so yes, #CHOOSE THE BEAR 🐻

[@alcheneler1245]

Sad It’s a short trail next to lodge I’ve done that trail 10 times n only seen elk, deer A lot of blind corners

[@particularlynothing]

Is it brush that makes the corners blind? Going to be there next week.

[@alcheneler1245]

@@particularlynothingNo It’s a nice trail Just watch out for moose They can be aggressive As you go thru a blind area I always recommend speaking up so wildlife aren’t startled

[@mmagscott]

@@alcheneler1245i find it unbelievable that bears are ever startled by humans walking normally, not stalking. I mean they have great senses, hearing sight, incredible sense of smell, yet somehow people trudging along surprise them? I dont buy it. I think they know we are walking toward them and they get angry that we invade their space.

[@finaloption...]

​@@mmagscottIt's a wild and unpredictable carnivore that can kill you before you can blink.

[@puppy2haley]

@@finaloption...yes, this is the true response everyone needs to let sink in‼️‼️👍👍‼️‼️

[@beverlyd8986]

The dude was lowered from the helo then the helo landed. Couldn't he have just ridden inside the helo?

[@davelemons959]

Looks like he was picked up in an area the helicopter could not land. They were able to airlift him out to safety and the medic rode with him.

[@stanw909]

Prayers for the gentleman 🙏

[@FieldWorxoverlandadventures]

Godspeed to the victim, this is terrible, thank you responders I can only imagine what the first responders had to go through seeing this, folks grizzly bears are extremely dangerous I don’t care what any expert says they are unpredictable, back in the old days the Native Americans told stories about grizzly bears coming in camp late at night and grabbing people and dragging them away they were unstoppable, the pioneers couldn’t stop the grizzly bears unfortunately that’s why they were pretty much wiped out in the United States, they talked about bringing the grizzlies back which make some sense but at the same time putting them in proximity to populated areas is totally insane. I feel sorry for the victim and the family but I also feel sorry for the grizzly bear that attacked because it’s probably a dead bear!!!

[@philbuell6657]

Populated areas? Who has invaded who's territory? Stupid human

[@N0beefstew4u]

@jaimeestevens1711 The bear’s life is not in jeopardy. Read up on current events.

[@willong1000]

@@N0beefstew4u 👍 And the bear-bitten hiker is satisfied with that development! 👍

[@air4334]

Please give us a update in the days to come.

[@karenmohoff4850]

Stop the harsh comments, his friends and family are on here reading this!

[@N0beefstew4u]

He can read it too.😅

[@trentcarbino921]

Nah, this is the real world, unfiltered. We all can't walk away from this all warm and fuzzy.

[@karenmohoff4850]

He has bear spray and he was walking from the lodge up the mile walk way where it happened. His family said it happened so fast he didn’t have time to react 😢

[@trentcarbino921]

@karenmohoff4850 He said he didn't think he even had time to use his bear spray. He just turned and went to the ground. He said she was on him so fast, and she started biting his shoulder. I can't imagine going through that.

[@karenmohoff4850]

@@trentcarbino921 oh Hell no, me either!

[@marilynwargo6288]

Glad you survived. I wish you well.

[@pamelamosher6809]

Did he have anyone hiking with him? Did I see in the video a scalp injury? 🙏🙏🙏

[@rhondamc3642]

I thought he had a scalp injury, too, but it's just part of the red bag they had him in for transport. It was some kind of loop. I hope he makes it.

[@N0beefstew4u]

No scalp injury. Source: the guy in the video.

[@sandiecole3274]

How long does it take to get someone on a strecher.

[@wildlyunrulyadventures3942]

Seriously! Move slower!!

[@kellyhollingsworth6100]

Depends how stable the person is. I was a EMT paramedic for years if something happens by your wrong doing, then there will be legal issues.

[@jeffdur1330]

44 minutes at least

[@jeffdur1330]

​@kellyhollingsworth6100 you have no idea what you're talking about lol

[@wildlyunrulyadventures3942]

@@jeffdur1330 how long expert?

[@frankbelford3391]

This will happen again and again. Washington state is now planting Grizzly bears in the Cascade Mountains.

[@bigriver3278]

Are you scared?

[@frankbelford3391]

@@bigriver3278 Nope, I pack a S&W500 magnum!!!

[@willong1000]

Correction Frank, Washington State is now admitting to planting Grizzly bears in the Cascade Mountains -- they've been doing it for decades.

[@frankbelford3391]

@@willong1000 Thanks for the info. Thats our government doing shit behind our back!

[@rockie307]

Grizzly attacks are rare even in wyoming and alaska only about 1 or 2 deaths a year in the us from Grizzly. Bear are the least of your problems in Washington state with all the drugs crime shootings

[@debcarpenter8519]

There are new moms and babies of all species out getting to know their homelands right now! Mom's in the wild are very protective! Common sense. Yet, sometimes, it's just called a bad luck encounter. Then you fight for your life! Enjoy nature!!

[@pamelapaxton2244]

How is he today?

[@veronicajohannes3110]

Speedy recovery!

[@motleymama6587]

Pray for his continued healing 🙏🏻

[@NalaRichenbach]

I hope he's okay.

[@N0beefstew4u]

I am okay. Thank you very much.

[@karenmohoff4850]

Was this Sean? The grizzly bit his bear spray can.

[@Tipton_Wildlife]

Yes

[@trentcarbino921]

@@Tipton_Wildlife Is it Sean or Shayne?

[@Tipton_Wildlife]

@@trentcarbino921 Shayne

[@trentcarbino921]

@@Tipton_Wildlife Thank you

[@user-hb6gk6be9b]

If they were going to land the helicopter anyway why did they have to lower the person from the helicopter???

[@grimreaper7198]

They didn't lower the victim. They traveled dangling from the bottom of the helicopter from pickup to set down. The helicopter wasn't equipped with a side boom to hoist the victim to the side and into the helicopter. This is a rescue helicopter and not a medivac.

[@user-hb6gk6be9b]

@@grimreaper7198 Thank you for setting me straight on that. I did not think of that.

[@0524cami]

@@grimreaper7198 Why DIDN'T THEY TAKE HIM TO THE HOSPITAL VIA HELICOPTER AFTER THEY LANDED INSTEAD OF TAKING HIM BY GROUND AMBULANCE? YOU GET THERE FASTER

[@toddwood5190]

Several reasons: the patient can’t receive care and medics can’t monitor patient at the end of the sling (rope). The helicopter can only fly about 20 MPH with people slung. As mentioned above, this is a rescue helicopter, not an air ambulance. If the injuries had warranted it, they would have had an air ambulance waiting at this landing zone.

[@Justslothin]

@@user-hb6gk6be9bIt was a fair question.

[@rndem2674]

You have a much greater chance of being killed walking around one of the cities.

[@trentcarbino921]

So throw being killed by a bear into the mix huh? Good thinking. People have to live in cities, they don't have to hike in bear country.

[@InHomeHappy]

But there's more help also and closer to hospital time is crucial. I don't know what city you live in to have that fear. Wow 😳

[@LittleJack-qe1ft]

Liberal cities that is

[@trentcarbino921]

@@LittleJack-qe1ft good one

[@brianhampson2314]

@@LittleJack-qe1ft…and the republican governed states have higher crime rates, but that’s a fact, so ignore it.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

I'm glad I like being at home!

[@Aangel452]

How horrid and devastating for this person and there family🙏🏻💕

[@mcelveen22]

Great job to the Rescue Team

[@victormanz9451]

All the bears are very hungry this year with new baby bears.

[@erickaesman4001]

You would think 100 yards is a safe distances until you see mama bear cover it in 3 seconds. Then the tourists scramble to get as close as possible to the bears on the side of the road like they are at Bear Country Jamboree at Disneyland.

[@jeanniec1000]

I hope that the man survives and I hope that the Moma bear is ok too. Her babies need her.

[@clintbump7353]

If people are going to be out hiking they need to be bear 🐻 aware make Shure you have bear spray and if you come across a bear and her cubs don't go up to them and don't run because they will chase you

[@ShawnaReddish-sg7gd]

He did have Bear Spray read above comment.

[@stevedingman474]

Search and rescue when needed are much like the golden hand of God ! Their not like a EMT the rolls out to a medical call , but when search rolls out someone’s life is on the line along with theirs and that something only a few humans left on this earth have ! Seeing parents crying outside of a burning home crying and screaming for their children… how could you ever ever leave your children behind? I would plan and rehearse a fire scene my kids and my wife and me always knew she went too the outside where she would get the rescued children and knew there was no way I was coming out alive with out my children. People …. Argh .

[@Mike_Greentea]

Bear spray?

[@rvfuntimes6144]

Hey Jason.

[@bobcaygeon975]

Did these people not see the Revenenent?

[@jeffdur1330]

I'm not sure but I think you spelled revenant wrong.

[@N0beefstew4u]

I saw it and that’s exactly how I described the encounter to people asking. Are we not supposed to enjoy the outdoors just because it’s dangerous?

[@N0beefstew4u]

Great movie by the way.

[@willong1000]

@@N0beefstew4u I enjoyed parts of it. They even got some of the history correct. Portrayal of the bear's attack in "The Revenant" was particularly grueling! (Hope it doesn't trigger PTSD flashbacks when you watch it in the future.) However, neither "The Revenant" nor "Man In The Wilderness" were satisfied to simply portray an honest account of Glass's ensuing ordeal. Both movies plagiarized scenes from other fictionalized stories, blatantly in my opinion. And neither movie told the rest of the Hugh Glass story, though I can understand why that is.

[@movinngroovin2104]

I told my husband as long as their are bears I mean Grizzlies you can forget me on any trail. Your on their turf you are food to them. I even saw where a lady had tons of experience around Grizzlies on trails she was in her tent at night the bear dragged her out killed her. No way I would do it no way .

[@Tipton_Wildlife]

Grizzlies don't eat people except under the rarest of circumstances. They will attack people for several reasons including but not limited to protecting their young and competition for food. The woman you referred to was the ladder. She wasn't eaten but she did stand between a hungry boar and an easy meal (the food she was in possession of in her tent).

[@elleo1864]

*latter

[@raynyhus2026]

Most of the commenter's bashing the hiker are f'd in the head. We live with these bears year round, you can follow all the safety guidelines and still be attacked. Bear spray and lead singers are your final defense, and if you do have to shoot a bear, you're still going to be mauled. I live 60 miles east of Yellowstone, the bears are all over the area. They don't stay in the park. I firmly belive every state that used to have grizzlies should have them reintroduced, that way they can see what living with bears is like! I'd volunteer to haul them.

[@willong1000]

In such scenario, is the lead singer* the first one in a line of hikers making noise as they go along the trail? (Just kidding, I knew you mean meant lead slinger.) From other reports I've seen, the hiker at Grand Teton didn't really do anything categorically "wrong." Though it does sound like he should have had the bear spray a bit handier. Nevertheless, the repellent did its job quite effectively after an unconventional manner of deployment (the bear bit the can and ended up spraying a heavy dose of capsaicin into it own mouth). I tried making the same point about people criticizing the attack victim in this case, but it goes whoosh for some! Many of us willingly accept odds of statistically minimal risk hiking alone in bear country without making a damn racket the whole time. Sometimes I question why I bother. The more people scared of venturing into the woods, mountains, prairies and deserts by all the assertions of self-described wildlife "experts" spouting off on the web, the less crowded it will be for those who are comfortable in the wilds. * Edit: Sorry about that, but I couldn't resist the quip because I suddenly envisioned Steven Tyler wailing at the head of a column of hikers as they wended their way along a trail in bear country--no bells on shoes required for any of the group in that case! 😁 Incidentally, does your avatar image indicate that you are or were a tanker?

[@N0beefstew4u]

Thank you friend!

[@joshfranklin1894]

Any ladies still choosing the bear???

[@jesusmunoz5184]

😂😂😂😂

[@TheQueensWish]

Nope! But not choosing your taunting attitude about it either. So stuff it Josh.

[@joshfranklin1894]

@@TheQueensWish delusional female

[@geeewiz2231]

comfortable with that pillow.

[@PianoPatterns123]

Never go alone into the wilderness. If you do you are increasing your risk for SHTF.

[@JeffLevine-ob3no]

I worked air rescue in miami. Best job ever

[@jeffdur1330]

Sure you did

[@donnaduhamel6004]

Never hike alone

[@wolfheart3085]

Why didn't they airlift him to hospital?

[@c.a.5808]

Getting him stable 1st 🤕 However, it's possible there's not enough clearance 🚁 in a heavily wooded area... ? But no doubt, they relayed his condition in, to the medical team, waiting for him. Praying & Thanking the good Lord he's still with us, and for his recovery 🙏.

[@WyomingMtnMan]

They were using a technique called "short haul", which is only authorized to transport a patient and medic for short distances, since it's inherently dangerous to fly with people dangling from a rope under a helicopter. The helicopter can be reconfigured from short haul to patient transport, but that would have taken just as long as using the ambulance to transport the patient to St. John's Hospital in town. Most likely the injuries were deemed non life threatening. Using short haul instead of a ground team to move the patient from where he was mauled to a road where an ambulance could drive already saved a considerable amount of time.

[@ohsweetmystery]

@@WyomingMtnManThank you for the information. It is great when knowledgeable people share with the rest of us.

[@N0beefstew4u]

I was stable. Conscious and alert with no arterial bleeding. So I wasn’t a level 1 trauma.

[@kristinfrazee2097]

The unfortunate of encountering the wild in the wild. It is their territory these are the chances humans take I hope he recovers

[@annie6413]

Mama bears are terrifying

[@Diesel155]

I hope it wasn’t bear 399 !!!

[@jMcKenna-y8p]

why do they have to hike into Bear territory?

[@ricktaylor3748]

Looking for bears ?

[@ryanadventureeverything8758]

Don’t think you understand just how much territory is bear territory

[@ricktaylor3748]

@@ryanadventureeverything8758 I'll think about it.

[@Fishing85]

There are 35,000 black bears in California. I have spent a lot of time hiking the sierra’s I have never seen a bear.

[@trentcarbino921]

I suppose it is an acceptable risk to them. There is absolutely no way I would do it.

[@sheripett3389]

I hope they don't kill the bears. It's sad for the family, but they are hiking on the bears home.

[@xx_Joker_xx]

Bears have recently come out of hibernation and they are hungry.

[@teresajennings1243]

We human beings must be respectful of the wild animals. I am not able to go hiking anymore as I am 70 and in not so good health, but in my younger years I did a lot of hiking, parts of the Appalachian Trail...but I always knew that I was taking a risk going into the wilderness. I do miss it now though. Prayers for this hiker. This time of year when mama bears are having cubs, is a particularly dangerous time to go hiking.

[@CelticLobsta]

Once that bear started running i would have just died,,after shitin my pants of course ..

[@martyl7144]

This is nature's way of trying to cull stupidity

[@koakaelepulu1122]

So hiking is stupid?, or are you just a angry and hateful person

[@MikeJamesHayden]

Read the article before you make a stupid comment. He’s a friend of mine.

[@martyl7144]

Sorry about your friend but going into bear country with a camera and an aerosol spray can is total foolishness. Look at the taxpayer expensebecause your friend obviously had no clue. One should feel sorry for the first responders. They won't forget this ever. All because your friend was foolish. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE A WILD ANIMAL

[@N0beefstew4u]

@koakaelepulu1122 I’m going to go on a limb here and bet they’re just an angry hateful person.

[@N0beefstew4u]

So as a tax payer I shouldn’t receive rescue from a taxpayers resource. 🥴

[@philliplewis3754]

35:00 minutes discussing the plan 24:45 rehearsing the plan, 0:05 gathering nerves, T minus 3, 2, 1, awe damnit John pick up her head! One job😢

[@FASTBACKKAT]

🙏🙏🙏

[@jodybryant1752]

Unfortunately for humans bears are everywhere. But it’s really not. Use common sense . I had a bear come into our camp and we were very close to city limits . The bear had traveled far out of the deep woods into park camping ground. 4 hours of sitting in my car until I saw a helicopter with a net and a black bear . Lifted up into the sky. I don’t camp anymore. Unless it’s with a handler. Gun owner and a cabin with walls . Prayers for victims.

[@Lisayork24]

We as humans take risks as such or similar to everyday. But wild animals have a right to roam freely in the mountains. We invade their space. They are wild animals and don't know if we are or aren't a threat to them. My prayers are for this man who has been attacked. May God heal his body with a fast recovery. My prayers for the family as well..

[@frederick6008]

The rotor wash was hindering the evac. Why park the helicopter so close? Dumb.

[@Curiousaboutstuff]

Glad he has no animosity for the bear. He was intruding in her natural habitat.

[@Juno_Beach]

one guy with bear spray ... ONE

[@Tipton_Wildlife]

no bears in the helicopter.

[@zettaiengineer4202]

the victim was Claude Dan Chiu

[@Tipton_Wildlife]

His name was Shawn

[@Marleena133]

Oh I thought Chomp Den Hardi

[@marilynnvough9849]

Carry bear spray and be alert (?)

[@rocksoup16]

This is my friend and he did have spray. Happened so quick. The bear actually bit into the spray which blew up with the spray going everywhere. He is definitely loved by God

[@khoenack]

@@rocksoup16I hope he’s ok and recovers quickly!

[@johnmorganjr769]

I hope they are okay. 🙏 That sucks.....

[@willong1000]

@dlghtfl1 The bear's chew toy has been posting to this video for a couple days now; he has a great sense of humor and it sounds like he is recovering well.

[@bretgreen5314]

Thankfully they are not going to harm the bear.

[@juliaannepark]

Poor guy, sending best wishes for a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹

[@jamesmoore9511]

They (is it the forest service) want to reintroduce Grizzly bear in Washington and other states at this time. This sure doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Trim down the population of people and people that want to visit or live and work in the outdoors. Pure ignorance for the sake of bookkeeping on the number of wild species in the wild. I suppose they would want to have Velociraptors and T-rex roaming everywhere just because the once existed.

[@karenmohoff4850]

Amen!

[@Deezalmech]

Its a deterrent for people. Way to many people tromping around in these areas. How do you keep them out? Use wildlife to keep them out.

[@ohsweetmystery]

@@DeezalmechYes, the Forest Service is now largely woke and a main goal is to prevent humans from visiting our national forests and lands.

[@Deezalmech]

@@ohsweetmystery I knew it!

[@laurathurneau]

It makes a whole heck of a lot of sense, actually. Brown bears are a keystone species, just like wolves. If you remove keystone species from the environment you actually have less biodiversity and wildlife. For an example, look to Yellowstone when they reintroduced the wolf population.

[@Dav-S5658]

Bear attacks are rare, so no worries.

[@anneliedorman2435]

Yes what's your point its the animals habitat and when you go out hiking especially in bear country it can happen b7t I'm sure the bear will pay the price sad

[@willong1000]

Upon NPS review of the circumstances, the bear has been absolved of wrong-doing. It will not be bothered. The park service also recognized that the hiker did nothing wrong.

[@KimBauman-r8w]

Worry about the guy

[@IRISH4486]

I see a toe …

[@N0beefstew4u]

This little piggy went into the woods and almost didn’t come out. 😂 Sorry, I have a dark sense of humor. Also, I’m the guy in the video. Not to not take this seriously, it’s been a rough week. I can finally bend enough to touch my toes.

[@Quandary0101]

Leave the Grizzly Bears alone!

[@mycocoaone]

Rately the bears fault! People need to follow the rules! I hope they do not kill the bear!

[@chrisbridges9989]

hmmm

[@user-qz4gt2fj2z]

What do you expect when you build trails through their habitat

[@davemanone3661]

I feel for the victim, unfortunately you're doing something stupid by being in their territory. I live in Maine and I don't go out in the back 40 without a magnum!

[@marshahunt701]

No one is at fault. The man was enjoying a very beautiful place. However we must remember that is the bear's home. Hope the man is okay.

[@tylermallory2504]

stupid people, if your gonna go in the bear woods you better be carrying proper bear defense, and you best be well versed in bear country protocol...smh

[@abbiemoss6000]

Go read up to date articles! He had bear spray and did everything he was supposed to do. What is stupid is making assumptions before getting your facts straight :)

[@karenweaver134]

I pray for the poor bear having to endure bear spray! Also it’s baby! You take the risk for being in the bears home! Not one bit of the sympathy for the evader!

[@ld5954]

@karenweaver134 You're an idiot!!!

[@elizastar1973]

I dislike grizzlies.

[@brianfantin2052]

P

[@Horus2Osiris]

Lot to be said for "Natural Selection"...

[@ohsweetmystery]

Far, far more people ended by humans in cities. Natural selection?