Matthew Sutton's Painful Brown Bear Attack

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Welcome back to Scary Bear Attacks! Today’s episode takes us to a little known place called Veikoda Bay, Kodiak Island, Alaska. The bay protrudes almost 20 miles into the island and is surrounded by steep, brushy banks. About 10 miles to east is the small town of Port Lions and about twenty miles past that is the town of Kodiak. To say this area is remote is an understatement given it is only accessible by float plane or boat. The altitude here varies about tops out at around 3000 feet high with rolling brush covered hills comprising the remaining territory.
This area has been the site of several episodes on our channel. In Woman’s by only about thirty miles to the east, we talked about a home invasion by a giant brown bear, and on Sally Island, only ten miles to the west, we talked about a sleuth of brown bears attacking a hunter. Each of those episodes are exciting, but you can tell me if they are more exciting than this one.
People have beed meddling with animals on Kodiak for some time now. They introduced Sitka Deer, Roosevelt Elk, Mountain Goats and a handful of smaller animals which have all thrived and sustained their populations here. People also introduced animals here that didn’t thrive. Moose, Dall Sheep, marten, mink and raccoons have all had their swipe at success on Kodiak, only to find their species to have disappeared after introduction.
It is almost like Kodiak Island has a mind of its own, and decides which species are acceptable here, and which species will have difficulty surviving. The jury still seems to be out on whether it will accept human beings on the island, or not.
Matthew Sutton grew up on a dairy farm in Pennsylvania and was a lifelong hunter. After graduating from high school he immediately joined the Air Force and was stationed in Alaska just before he found his beautiful wife Holly. Together they built a family with 5 angelic girls. It wasn’t too long before Sutton and his growing family were transferred to Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, Montana and away from the wilderness of Alaska.
While he was in Alaska Sutton had befriended many people, but he was closest with the Bush family. They enjoyed many of the same pursuits, like hunting and fishing. The father of the Bush clan was Bill and he enjoyed Sutton’s company so much that the two would plan a hunting trip together each year.
By the year 2008 Sutton was 31 years old and worked his way up to Tech Sergeant for 341st Operations Group and was in charge of supply. The love of his life was still Holly and his little girls, but hunting was his favorite hobby.
He stole away for antelope hunting trips in Montana, and to hunt sheep near Tok. But, nothing compared to Alaska in Sutton’s mind. He always found his way back up there and steadily began to think of a life there after his service.
Bill Bush was still one of Sutton’s close friends and companions on hunting trips in the last frontier. By now, Bush was 60 years old and had taken on the role of coordinator of the hunting trips with Sutton. He knew all the hunting spots and places they could camp and hunt. Bill had come up to Alaska in the 80’s to find work as a carpenter, and the state never left him, so he never left it.
In 2008, Bush and Sutton had planned a blacktail deer hunt on Kodiak Island for the last week of October. Bush rented a cabin they planned to stay in, dedicating the first week to deer hunting, and the second to hunting brown bear. He even set up their transportation with Dean Andrew’s, of Andrew’s Airways, piloting a Dehaviland Beaver equipped with pontoons for water landings.
On Thursday, October 26th, 2008 the plane transporting the hunters touched down in Viekoda Bay and taxied up to the dock. Sutton and Bush carried backpacks and duffle bags full of food and gear the 150 yards up the hill to the single room cabin they would be staying in for the week. Oh, they had their bullets, rifles, their knives and licenses, they even had a lower power VHF radio that they would use to contact passing planes whenever needed. Noticeably absent from their gear was an air horn, bear spray and a strong communication device, like a satellite phone.
Now, don’t fault the hunters for only having hunting rifles for their protection. Run-ins with the giant brown bears on Kodiak Island are very rare and maulings are even more rare. Generally, the bears avoid human contact like the plague, so having a reduced expectation of a confrontation is fairly typical of deer hunters here.

[@laurawells3935]

Although it doesn’t make me proud to admit it, I am a worrier. If there is something to worry about, I’m on it. I know I am horribly out powered when out in the wild. I can’t imagine going without bear spray, high powered rifle, knife, electric fencing for campsite, satellite phone, air horn, flares and a comprehensive first aid kit. Maybe I’m not cut out for the wilderness. Although I find it amazingly beautiful and truly appreciate your descriptions of the various areas, I think I’ll just stay home and work on my Cinnamon Raisin Bread recipe.

[@raider7829]

You sound just like me! 😂😂 if I was going anywhere with any risk I would be "loaded for bear" lol. That's an old saying. Not sure you heard that before. Lol😂

[@mrm5515]

Maybe the bears viciously went after Sutton because they were still hungry. But left when Bush yelled because they had already eaten their fill. My whole family has a very similar personality.

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

SAVE THE BEARS!!

[@tristantimothy1004]

Heard the bear coming & wasnt drawn down ready to instantly shoot. He had it coming.

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

@@tristantimothy1004 he loves nature.Why unalive mama bear? besides the cubs were so cute.

[@tristantimothy1004]

​@@JohnnyDanger36963, All a matter of priorities bud. Its either going to be you or the bear. And theres NOTHING " cute" about a bear attack. Disney world is NOT reality. Just another satanic tool for making people stupid. Yogi & Booboo are NOT your buddies.

[@mikepetersen9887]

Haha

[@jacktice7287]

Only thing worse than a Kodiak brown bear sow is a sow with 2 adolescent kids. Only thing worse is a polar bear. I think it was like a dinner bear(s) type of situation. They heard the shot, the carcass being drug probably left a scent that a human with a head cold could smell. The juvenile cub who doesn’t have much experience seen the man with the carcass and performed a very hostile takeover of the carcass. As for when the 2nd guy yelled they were already full so they ran off. Trust and believe when they got hungry again they returned and I’m sure they eventually discovered the gut pile too. It sucks to be a human in the wilderness we are literally at the bottom of the food chain. Glad he pulled through praise the Lord for that.

[@mariamead4444]

It’s hard to believe that these two escaped without one of them dying and it’s also a tale of real grit. They loved to hunt and they loved Alaska, remote Alaska. It’s where they chose to go on their hunting trip and they were prepared and well equipped…minus a satellite phone. Kodiak island is brown bear country but they knew that too. A brown bear family changed their careful hunting plans however, and the fact that Matthew had just shot a buck probably saved his life, because after beating Matthew up, the bears went for the deer. They ate their fill which is why they ran off at Bills voice. The rest is just unbelievable luck and excellent first aid….and they’d probably go again.

[@jeannemarcinek4575]

Well, both men will make sure to have all the necessary survival gear when they go hunting again. The bears were hungry, and the smell of a dead deer was enough to being them in. They did not want to share the deer, to them they stopped the threat of losing out on food. They did not bury Sutton and he is lucky to be alive. He believed in God and with that being at peace helped him survive. So, stay safe, warm/cool, and blessings.

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

SAVE THE BEARS!!

[@Nutmeg142]

I remember this one. I was in the Air Force at the same time and there were stories and a safety briefing about it. Luckily I was in the bear-free area of southern Nevada.

[@judithcampbell1705]

Poor Sutton. I'm glad he survived. Not very many people survive a brown bear attack. Thank you 💛 Atticus, this was a WOW!!!

[@eveslady100]

I don't believe the bears had any intent on eating Sutton. I think by that time they had their fill and decided to move along. At least to a distance to find out what the other man would do. Great show😊

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

SAVE THE BEARS!!

[@myreasonforlife.9511]

Yes they can power kill for no reason cause they can. Like the lions did in Africa binge killing but not eating them. And to them we are the whiter meat, hungry or not. Again we're a easy catch

[@metalmamasue3680]

I hope the first thing they did was give that poor man some good strong pain meds. 💯😳 What a trooper. And I sure hope they take some way to communicate with the outside world next time. I can't imagine having to wait days for medical help. He's lucky, he had a friend who could at least try to stave off infection and keep him from giving in to despair and shock. I think the first cub must've smelled the deer, and wasn't interested in sharing it with some puny human. If it was truly predatory, idk if he would still be here. I think they mostly wanted the deer and saw him as a threat to their meal. Good story, I'm glad they all made it.

[@herstoryanimated]

Just a note to add that to stave off infection, you can use sugar (which they seem to have had), to bandage the wounds.

[@samueljsmal8995]

Now THAT is ONE TOUGH GUY.

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

he's smart too!🤡

[@denisem270]

Wow wow wow!!! Very intense episode!!! So terrifying!!!! Poor Sutton!! Brutal attack!!! It's a miracle he survived!! Good thing he played dead!! That poor man went through pure hell!!! May God bless Bush!!! The Lord was definitely with him Loved this episode and storytelling Addicus!! Thank you for another spectacular episode!!! We definitely feel it was a defensive attack bear spray would not have done a darn thing!!!

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

SAVE THE BEARS!!

[@marlenemacphail1648]

The Lord was with him??? WHEN????? Your lord comes in late to a lot of these sccenes! WOW.

[@denisem270]

@@marlenemacphail1648 Don't go there!!! You don't know me!!! That's the way me + my friend feel!!!

[@lindasd7591]

Why do ppl do VERY risky activities when they have a family, especially young children??! He didn't have to go hunting! Thk God he survived.

[@georgebignell8351]

Their first mistake was separating from each other, when hunting in bear country always stay with your hunting partner or partners..bears in that part of Alaska are know as dinner bell bears.the shot almost always bring bears in...

[@kje73]

The attack happened because the bear wanted the deer and saw an easy way to get it,so he robbed him,just like he had a gun only claws and teeth,the mother bear was in teaching mode as she sent one of the juveniles to attack while she waited in the bush and only came out when he was neutralized

[@uberrox452]

I believe bear spray could have maybe prevented the attack . But the bears or more bears would have come after that kill. Hunters always have to have their head on a swivel, and imo, it's best to stay together, at least in pairs.

[@sweeneytodd011]

Over the last couple of months since I discovered the channel I still find myself in awe of the size and power of these creatures, they are just phenomenal to see. I'm even more in awe of the people who survive sometimes incredibly savage and brutal attacks. Also I really enjoy the narration and presentation of each video.

[@sherriestone94]

My hubby took a massive kodiak last October 9'2 tall and a,1000lbs he's a brute we named him Moe lol

[@myreasonforlife.9511]

Yr funny!! They're just as part of the ecosystem as we are. You proud you're taking a life, we don't need our animals extinct like the dinosaurs. No ya don't say!!!

[@denisem270]

27 mins!!!!! Yeah yeah yeah!!!! Rooooarrrrrrrrr 🐻 Rooooarrrrrrrrr 🐻 Rooooarrrrrrrrr 🐻!!!!!!!!!!

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

quit the meth,tweaker.

[@denisem270]

Stunning scenery!!!

[@eldorado1244]

Great story Great Channel

[@Deb-fs9st]

Thank you great story. I keep missing the lives, dang it.

[@suecota9192]

As always vary interesting. Than you for sharing

[@doloreswinsbarrow1110]

I think the attached was defensive. His friend stood by his side and helped him. That is a true friend. GOD was with them and brought them through. 🙏

[@blueraptor684]

Idk if he had his gun with him. He asked Bush to bring a gun and they had fed, so that's probably why the bears left. They didn't think about emergencies apparently, they should've each had a Satellite phone, Garmin GPS device and an emergency Kit. Given they were on Kodiak Island, where I believe are the largest Grizzlies in the USA, they should've each had powerful handguns strapped to there chest as well, just my humble opinion.

[@denisem270]

Getting closer!!!!!! 😺 102 mins!!!! Rooooarrrrrrrrr 🐻!!!!!

[@bobbiemaddox6071]

Thanks!

[@scarybearattacks]

Thank you Bobbie! Be safe out there!

[@rickhatesmisleadia7101]

wow! having cubs attacking you while mama feeds on a carcass is bizarre to say the least! Mama would have ended him but he lucked out and only got cubbed!

[@HS-co7yi]

What’s scary is they had no way to call for help. They had to wait until their float plane showed up a couple days later. It was only by pure chance another plane heard the mayday call made by the hunting partner. These hunters were not prepared for this scenario.

[@chrishaapala7997]

They may have just viewed him as competition for food

[@susangriffith1482]

Waiting.❤

[@belikeron]

I can honestly say I am not as tough as Sutton, and I really don't want to be lol.

[@WeeWillieWinkee]

Thanks good one😎

[@denisem270]

Thats what I'm talkin about baby!!! 35 mins!!!!! Rooooarrrrrrrrr 🐻 Rooooarrrrrrrrr 🐻 Rooooarrrrrrrrr 🐻!!!!!!!!!!!

[@knifelore1647]

Just happy this man is able to Carry on! God, Family, Service!

[@nicolespiteri6273]

Excellent descriptive storu

[@lisashrestha5023]

I just joined so forgive my question -is it usually a few days before the photos are uploaded to Patreon? I was listening to the Sutton-Bush hunting trip near Kodiak, Ak but couldn’t find the attack photos. Thanks!

[@myreasonforlife.9511]

These stories get worse every time. Nothing ever changes, being a smarter human being we can start there. Sheeeesh..

[@MegaJackpinesavage]

Nah --- Kodiak hasn't a mind of its own. Just another case of "ppl" not knowing WTF they're doing...

[@mello3214]

This was a great cover Addicus very unusual! Just place my comment any old place now that you and other creators are singling us non paying members apart, which is really a shame! I’ve been with your channel since the first video but because I’m disabled and can’t afford even $ 5.00 a month we are set apart! I’m really sorry I’m unable to donate or pay but I do love your channel at least I get to watch so thank you ❤

[@scarybearattacks]

Mello, you don't need to donate anything to watch the videos. Are you getting prompted to donate somewhere? The videos on this channel should be free so I am wondering what is prompting you for a donation.

[@mello3214]

@@scarybearattacks no I’m sorry must have worded wrong yes I’m thankful I can at least watch your videos and no one has asked me to donate, although I would if I could. it’s that I just noticed that comments are separated now from members to non- members and I totally understand that members do deserve stuff like more access like seeing more info like photos etc, I guess just caught me off guard! Really sorry for misunderstanding! Your channel really is the best. Thanks Addicus

[@Super-ew1ty]

Peroxide, electric tape, cookies, all good stuff but waiting two days for pain meds really bites.......cough.

[@denisem270]

Here we gooooooo Rooooarrrrrrrrr 🐻!!!!!!!!

[@NelsonDanielsjr]

Never going hunting there.

[@joeypinterrockandroll3961]

aren't they call Kodiak Bears?

[@rickhatesmisleadia7101]

Brown bears are called a few things and Kodiak might be one of them. But at the end of the day they're all brown bears.

[@herstoryanimated]

Kodiak bears are a subspecies of brown bear (I believe there are aroubd 6 subspecies of brown bear), so both are right.

[@joeypinterrockandroll3961]

@@herstoryanimated thanks

[@ChillingTalesfromTheIceman]

o ye

[@scarybearattacks]

I missed you in the LC buddy! I got there just after you left. I hope you are doing well!

[@ChillingTalesfromTheIceman]

@@scarybearattacksthank you hope you are well also blessings

[@mitchellculberson9336]

Prefatory,full bellies,no time,no,full bellies.

[@fishmanporgy]

Heyyyy , my last name is SUTTON..WTF..DAM fam caught it badd

[@ColleenMulrey-yv6eq]

Hi there, it was about the deer, easy food, if it was about the man, momma would have handled it, they ran off when the partner arrived, they would have returned for the deer

[@laikanbarth]

“It is well known that brown bears lumber into wolf kill-sites and steal their hard-earned food.” I think they did the same with Sutton. They wanted to steal his deer catch. Usually wolves will try to keep their catch but they know that bears are not worth the danger of a fight and getting injured. The act was definitely predatory because they wanted the deer. The bears left when Bush yelled because they had already eaten their fill. They were fat and happy so there was no need for another fight. I don’t think their main target was Sutton. They just wanted the deer. Only Sutton can answer why he didn’t use his gun. I personally don’t think bear spray would’ve worked because there were 3 bears and they were determined to get the deer.

[@bigrum22]

I can not see the picture, do I have to pay ? I used my email account , my Facebook nothing

[@Super-ew1ty]

Google is your friend

[@theresahaddad107]

Take along 2 KANGLAL dogs as well. One named Magnum and the other named Colt. I'm just sayin'.......

[@markthomas6436]

And an A-10 Warthog orbiting overhead! 😂

[@mikewerner4076]

Fully engorged

[@JohnDavis-yz9nq]

Sutton and Bush should have stayed together. Both should have been packing powerful handguns. Leave the bear spray on the shelf at the store. In bear country there should always be a party of two or more. Lack of good judgement is the culprit here.

[@ressestevenson7309]

Hes not a very good hunter, had a gun on him and still got attack.

[@user-mg6wn4hs5t]

Hunters should already know that when they venture to Kodiak island or anywhere near that area to hunt that they are NOT the top predator. Even having powerful rifles with them many times does not level the playing field for them when there's the God-awful Kodiak bears around. For the love of God & all things good...Kodiaks are the largest bears in the world! They don't realize that?!

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

SAVE THE BEARS!!

[@fredcarani6764]

You do have to wonder about hunting in an area like that and not being properly prepared for a likely bear attack.

[@biggwillnyc4047]

@ 12:35, Once again, for people that wonder into bear country without Several very powerful GUNS, take your lives & health into your own hands. Bears are doing what GOD intended for them to do.

[@_Ossoarrogant-jojo-world_300k]

u a alpo dont make me do dat to u csp stop playing

[@_Ossoarrogant-jojo-world_300k]

u on dat? stop playing goofy

[@_Ossoarrogant-jojo-world_300k]

comon csp u dont got no opps cause u a goofy

[@_Ossoarrogant-jojo-world_300k]

u allways beating around the bush csp dats fake

[@traciemarsh1611]

hunters are barbaric

[@_Ossoarrogant-jojo-world_300k]

u dont even know durk and von how come u bapping about sum fake paperwork csp u a goofy stop playing

[@josephletourneau5569]

My opinion is they neutralized Sutton so they could eat the dear fast enough before any other bears came, esp. A 1500 lb boar. I also think if these bears weren't interupted they would've killed Sutton and cashed his body. These are the biggest bears on the planet. Males reach 10 + ft and weigh 1500-2000 lbs. Females push 800 + lbs. Great story telling as usual Atticus. Ty

[@scarybearattacks]

Thank you, Joseph! I agree and couldn't imagine running into a 10-square boar that had a bad attitude. I would be petrified I am sure.

[@rickhatesmisleadia7101]

rooaaarrrr!🐻

[@bobbiemaddox6071]

Thanks!

[@scarybearattacks]

THank you Bobbie and sorry I am so late to respond! Take care!