Grizzly 399 Attacked Dennis Van Denbos

[@SueTay.]

My first encounter with 399 was taking a pizza box back to a garbage box drop and ran into a ranger who told me to leave that momma bear and cubs already left, I said “so the bear and 2 cubs behind you are not the bears”… she turned around and darted to her co-ranger who was rummaging through the rear of the ranger truck… both didn’t see her walking right behind them. 399 and her cubs just walked by like they were not even phased..kinda looked like 399 had a smirk on her face. I will never forget that day. She was an icon. RiP 399 and praying her yearling makes it through winter 🙏

[@scarybearattacks]

LOL, she was all too comfortable around civilization

[@mello3214]

This sweet gentleman can honestly say he met the very famous bear 399 face to face and her family 😉 he will always have an amazing story to tell to everyone! thanks Addicus for the best you always give!

[@scarybearattacks]

Thank you!

[@rhondatracey6377]

This was a really good one I dont think we will ever know if her and her cubs were involved in any of the other bear attacks you mentioned Any bear that attacks out of protection of cubs and food should never be put down We are truly in their home and that is the risk we take I go nowhere without my bear spray when in the area on vacation It is a risk and hiking there is so beautiful that it sucks you in Thank god he lived

[@scarybearattacks]

I always side with the person when I write episodes, but this one had me waffling. She was a very interesting bear and extremely intelligent.

[@juicyjules7409]

Absolutely 🥰🙏👍

[@fredcarani6764]

@@scarybearattacks Even when the human does everything wrong as we see in the majority of these attacks?

[@annabrown7302]

I LOVE AND WILL MISS YOU MAMA BEAR 399 YOU WERE FANTASTIC AND A GOOD MOTHER TO YOUR BABIES YOU GAVE LOVE WE WILL MISS YOU RIP SWEET ANGEL ❤❤❤❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@sandybarron-perrault1967]

I am so sad to hear Bear 399 has passed away. RIP 🐻🐾😢🙏

[@metalmamasue3680]

I'm so glad he had compassion for our wild friends. She was just being a good Mama protecting her cubs. I'm glad she didn't hurt him worse and that he healed up. But I do hope he now carries something to defend himself. Still it's good she was able to finish raising her cubs and went on to have more, and wasn't involved in any fatal encounters. Incidentally, Wyoming Whiskey Company made a limited batch of Whiskey in her honor, you can find it on their website. Part of the proceed goes back into Teton wilderness conservation. The bottles have her picture on it. May she RIP and I hope her cub Spirit does ok on it's own.

[@RM-mm4jr]

Such breath taking views!

[@denisem270]

2 hrs Rooooarrrrrrrrr 🐻🙀 This story touched my heart ❤️ Atticus Loved this episode and storytelling Atticus RIPto 399 Beautiful bear and interesting bear 🐻 Broke my heart 💔😭 she got hit by a car my friend was asking was it on purpose she was hit? Dennis was one lucky dude!! The little fuzzy balls were soooo cute!!!! Thanks Atticus for another outstanding episode!!👍😃❤️ Night 😴 night

[@metalmamasue3680]

No it was an accident and the driver felt bad about it being such a beloved bear. Also, Wyoming Whiskey company made a special batch of whiskey in her honor. ❤😊 it has her picture on it and #399 Queen Of The Tetons. Also there's a PBS special on her here on YT. I think you would like it Denise 😊 Just look up Queen Of The Tetons.

[@denisem270]

@@metalmamasue3680 Thanks so much Metal MAMA Sue!!!😄

[@denisem270]

@@metalmamasue3680 just watched it very touching story and very emotional 😭💔 good thing I had a box of Kleenex near me!!!

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

@@denisem270 IS the Buick ok?

[@SRose-zs3mu]

Hello Addicus! I was actually watching your last video and missed this live notification. Bummer. Thank you! SR

[@scarybearattacks]

No worries! I hope you enjoyed the episode!

[@SRose-zs3mu]

@@scarybearattacks Always! 🙂

[@jancyvargheese5351]

Wow, I can’t believe this happened 17 years back in 2007, and the bear lived until one month ago in 2024 before being killed by a car accident. The bear grew up in human territory hoping it would ensure the safety of her cubs and their survival, which worked, but had run ins with humans. After all these long years, she met her end, thanks to the same humans. This is like some destiny movie stuff in real life. We could make a documentary on bear 399 and her life all these years. This story gave me a real goosebumps moment! 👍👍👍❤️❤️

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

Is the car ok?

[@metalmamasue3680]

There is a documentary about bear 399 called Queen Of The Tetons on PBS channel. I highly recommend it. 😊

[@jancyvargheese5351]

@ thanks, I didn’t know that

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

@@metalmamasue3680 is the buick ok?

[@JJPaulson777]

I don't know why the bear attack narrator usually adds how painful the bite was when adrenaline covers the pain. In this story they say the bite is painful then that it wasn't painful. Which is exactly my point and the only thing wrong with the bear attacks being narrated incorrectly. Pain is always added when it really doesn't happen until after the attack is over n adrenaline worn off. Even in shark bites they feel pressure rather than pain. Thanks for another great vid 🐻

[@DustinRogers-t1w]

Lol have you ever gotten bitten by a dog? It hurts

[@carolinereinventedhorsechild]

😢Wow..this touched me a lot more than I expexted it would. Have there ever been any bear movies with a plot similar to this?? Because its fricken inspiring.

[@susancoddington6393]

RIP beautiful mama Bear 399 and hoping Spirit makes it through the winter on it's own this winter

[@scarybearattacks]

I am sure Spirit will have plenty of help as he has assumed her mantle seemingly.

[@susancoddington6393]

That is good to hear and yes the great mana that Bear 399 was I'm sure she taught Spirit all he needs to know to survive ​@@scarybearattacks

[@RobertMesa-fu9oy]

I live in grizzly country and I never leave my house with out my aluminum baseball bat

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

air horn

[@THEBEARDEDTOOLGUY]

​@@JohnnyDanger3696321 PIECE MARCHING band

[@judithcampbell1705]

R.I.P. Mama bear 399. 🐻 I feel sadness for her loss. Are her cubs old enough to survive? I don't think so. Don't grizzlies stay with their mother for a few years? I hope they will find safety somewhere! Thank you 💛 Addicus for your excellent work! I love bears 🐻. And Scary Bear Attacks. 🐻

[@SueCota]

As always great job. Ty

[@markalford5406]

Can you imagine strapping on your firearm before leaving the fancy lodge 🤔

[@TheSHTFFarm]

Absolutely 👍

[@bsrkoacar8414]

Yup. I lived in Wyoming and always carried in bear county

[@jessicasovern1382]

399 had one cub last year. A little cutie named Spirit or Rowdy. Fans of her call it either one! She had 4 in 2020 and kicked em out spring 2022

[@BernieKnapp-h3n]

We're the only species in earth who keep our off spring for 18 years!

[@janetwheeler4210]

Thanks 🙏

[@CastleMc]

One of the reasons that 399 was important is that she pioneered in the Tetons. She was also long-lived, fecund, and tolerant of people. The attack on Van Denbos was defensive and sows with cubs should not be punished for protecting their offspring. Here 399 also had the additional motive of guarding the elk calf. It seems obvious to us that most people aren't a threat to cubs, but unfortunately boars routinely predate on cubs, so sows have evolved the response that "the best defense is an offense." Also, obviously the cub did not learn to "predate" on people.

[@kelleywickenhagen2944]

RIP mama bear 399 .

[@chris2kgreat]

Thanks!

[@scarybearattacks]

Chris, thank you for your generous support and adventure bravely!

[@twistedDna-bp6xp]

I'm from star valley wyoming only 30 miles from Jackson hole wyoming Unfortunately 399 was recently hit by a car in snake river Canyon and was killed

[@Rem700R5MN]

This story warms my heart! To think of all the bleeding hearts that were shedding tears over this very same bear coming in second place in its battle with a Buick just a few weeks ago!

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

Is the Buick ok?

[@anthonydonaugh6955]

Too many commercials.

[@Clearanceman2]

I hope the buick wasn't arrest for a hate crime.

[@CastleMc]

This does nothing to diminish the importance of 399, or her popularity. Even Van Denbos said he did not bear any ill-will towards her.

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

@CastleMc I've got 399's bearskin rug,she's Fluffy and warm.❤️🧸

[@ronharvey8442]

The thought of bear spray and if the hotel had a can to borrow versus having to buy a likely very expensive can at a hotel gift shop is interesting. Buying one when you have them at home was a thought anyone might have but that decision could have been fatal. His thought to ask for spray was correct. Entering the woods anywhere without being prepared is foolish and the concern for price was flawed in placing price over what he already knew was important. I have been vocal that entering the woods without an ABCD plan of protection is a fools errand. Weapon, spray, airhorn, decent sized knife. Despite a weapon not being possible, the other 3 options were. He was fortunate that the bear attack concluded positively. Bear spray would likely have worked given the fact 399 hesitated after her slide past him initially. She wasn't 100% committed until his own slide down the hill reduced his size presence. Better to be lucky than good certainly applied here.

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

only Tards go hiking without bear spray,whatever their excuse. Dennis is a Tard.

[@CecilSavage-iq9zq]

Why was a weapon not possible? Not that he probably would have used it. But it is an open and conceaked carry state ANYWHERE AND EVERYWHERE excepting private property that forbid it.

[@ronharvey8442]

@CecilSavage-iq9zq Forgive me. I did not realize that firearms were allowed in National Parks now. Actually, for a while. I grew up with firearms being illegal in national parks, and at 54, I hadn't thought to think that changed. With that in mind, all of my ABCD, were able to be applied. Thank you for asking the question as I learned of a change in law that is important.

[@robr5348]

He "felt the warmth of the sun on his face? " "Her muscles and fur rippled." Awe, c'mon! Please, enough of the puffery. Take a tip from author Norman McLean... brevity.

[@markworden9169]

At the VERY least carry bear spray.

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

leave the bears alone.

[@markworden9169]

@@JohnnyDanger36963 troll

[@briantherion5464]

The early bird gets the PAW

[@JohnJude-dp6ed]

After they knew she attacked Dinist I fill the cubs should all be tagged for future and the cubs might make for great information later in their life spand. He a very forgiving person indeed.

[@nancyhamby4035]

She was such a pretty bear

[@metalmamasue3680]

Enjoy the premiere folks, I won't be able to make it. I will watch it later 😊

[@denisem270]

@@metalmamasue3680 I sure will!!! 🐻🙀

[@scarybearattacks]

I hope you are well Metal MamaSue!

[@metalmamasue3680]

@scarybearattacks I am ok but tired from a long day. Lol I sent you an email about what we talked about in the one live last week about another channel. Whenever you get a chance see what you think if you have time. Hope to catch ya again soon in a livestream and have a good weekend Denise and Addicus 😃👋

[@denisem270]

@@metalmamasue3680 Same to you to Metal MaMa Sue a good weekend!!! Take care Night 😴 night 🌛

[@armagedon0264]

That bear and cubs was a literal pain in Dennis ass! How long did it take for Dennis to be able to sit down.

[@Tk.utelab]

So in other words for Dennis, bear 399 was a pain in the butt.

[@DirtySanchez943]

Buck toothed sows are something else 😢😢😢

[@juicyjules7409]

Huge animal s😮😢

[@davidolson6436]

Situational awareness was less than ideal.

[@frankdodgee]

I think bear spray would’ve deterred the attack.

[@WeeWillieWinkee]

Dennis lucked up bear spray cheap compared to pain and hospital bill😎

[@DirtySanchez943]

He almost became a bear 🐻 🐻‍❄ chow😢😢😢

[@sprootown]

👍👍

[@lh6740]

I don't think people realize how far bears or any wold life can travel. Even though she was on the southside doesn't mean she couldn't travel to the northside. Thdy know no boundaries. I remember taking my boss' rotties out for awalk on the frozen lake one day. My colleague told me he saw two wolves playing on the lake in the morning. Antways. Not even giving it s second thought i took the dogs for a walk assuming the wolves were long gone. Anyways about half a km from work on the lake i heard two wolves howling as close to maybe a km away. I got the dogs home asap knowing how fast they travel. If someone tells you there is an apex predator in the area give them some leeway. Stay away or be prepared to fight for your life and always be bear aware.

[@hollyhefner8184]

Bear 399 was killed by a car 2 weeks ago

[@mariamead4444]

Good for Dennis. He did the right thing by giving the bear family a break. Mama bears gotta do what they gotta do. Yeah, bear spray would probably have helped here, but instead of making Dennis go and buy some, the Lodge could provide spray for their guests as a helpful gesture…good policy and fewer problems.

[@BernieKnapp-h3n]

That is good idea, if they don't use it they can return it for other guests to use.

[@jimcronin2043]

Perhaps it is a mistake to allow attack victims to influence the disposition of the attacking bear(s). A victim who is traumatized may not make the proper choice. Fortunately, in this case the right action was agreed upon, but that won't always be true. A victim in a stressed mental and emotional state might have other ideas and might not have the knowledge base of wildlife professionals.

[@MitchellCulberson-ko3cm]

No,no,no,yes,probably. Any more attacks since 399 died?

[@MitchellCulberson-ko3cm]

@justhere11 Didn't answer my question.

[@ricrinehart975]

Dennis is not very smart walking around and Bear country being warned about bears and not having any protection almost a Darwin story

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

he's a Tard.

[@armagedon0264]

His ass paid for it literally.

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

@@ricrinehart975 dennis is a Tard.

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

@@armagedon0264 Dennis is s Tard.

[@unityistheonlysolution3485]

I really shouldn’t assume, but this guy seems like an anti-gun, anti-hunting type of dude, and the next time he is on a hike his bear spray will most likely help him become bear chow. Get a pistol dude, learn how to use it, and carry it while in Grizzly country …… it may save you a trip to the emergency room. - Jason/Freedom Fighter Until Death/Vermont, FRA (‘FRA’, meaning “The Failed Republic Of America”)

[@metalmamasue3680]

I agree about being armed my friend in bear country for sure 😊

[@corvanna4438]

Guns fail more often than spray. It is amazing to me this simple fact is ignored by gun worshippers. A gun is a tool, it doesn't make you a superhero. The man killed on October had a gun, but it did not save him.

[@robertdysonn]

I know you’ve gun nuts always think that’s the answer but his chances would’ve been any better with a gun compared to bear spray. First of all, he would’ve never had time to get his gun out and you and I both know that there’s no guarantee at all that a gun is gonna put a big grizzly down, especially if you don’t have time to get that first shot off or even if you do get a single shot. You really almost had the same chances at that close range with bear spray as you do a gun.

[@BernieKnapp-h3n]

Ask anyone whose been attacked by a bear how fast they are and how fast they can knock you out. You literally have no time to grab your gun. None. It takes 3 seconds foe a grizzly to run 10 yards. You don't stand a chance with anything.

[@LuvBorderCollies]

@@BernieKnapp-h3n You're quite the fatalist. Yes, if your brain and senses are in neutral you won't have time to even think..."Oh sh!t"...and that's based off every bear attack story & analysis I can find. For those who are alert and mentally psyched for probable ambush, a powerful gun and bear spray are invaluable tools to save yourself.

[@nobodyhere4961]

This is another case of Darwinism in action! Isn't it amazing that the more "educated" the people are the dumber they are about nature and wild animals and think that nothing will happen to them!