Mission to save Bear 854, Divot, from a wolf snare

[@HoldYourHorses4]

This was incredible. The love and dedication to these Bears truly warms my heart. To see Divot now, 9 years later, must be a proud experience for the whole team.

[@vitareid]

Divot is still alive in 2023. I saw her at Brooks Falls in August! Yay! It must have felt so much better to wake up with the snare removed.

[@KarolM1964]

Amazing to see rangers saving this bears life. That snare was deep. Thank you all for the wonderful work you do. ❤

[@MrKazuma52]

It was really cool to see this whole process but also just how calm everyone was for the whole thing and efficient in getting everything needed done.

[@cherylbleyl1924]

It makes me sad that they even had to do this. Learning because of humans is not the way I want to learn. Divots neck made me cry it was so bad!

[@DorothyYamamoto]

Outstanding accomplishment by NPS and very educational for general public to see. Thanks to the team for saving Divot and her cub from serious and apparently life threatening injury caused by the snare.

[@anna-marie_az8596]

Thank you Rangers of Katmai National Park and our national park system. You do a wonderful job in protecting our wildlife in human-caused situations.

[@TheWendyff]

How could a person set a snare inside a National Park??

[@KatmaiNationalParkandPreserve]

The snare was set outside the boundaries of Katmai National Park. Brown bears are capable of traveling huge distances, and sometimes roam outside of the protection of the park.

[@kica4396]

@@KatmaiNationalParkandPreserve 5 years ago but still hoping someone might answer me😬 I was wondering why the shot wasn't taken on day 1? It looked like it was actually a better shot but I also heard him say he was going to dart her rump but shot her shoulder 🤷🏼‍♀️ just interested is all. Wondering if a big tube of antibiotic ointment would have worked? I know it heals Reptiles wonderfully. It could possibly keep flies off also....but then the flies only eat dead tissue so....🤷🏼‍♀️

[@hu_b]

@@KatmaiNationalParkandPreserve How is it known where she got caught in the snare?

[@snappingbear]

@@kica4396 I'm not sure what you mean, but in that situation you take the shot at the first opportunity otherwise you might not get another one. Also the front shoulder isn't a bad spot especially in the fall when bears have a lot of fat deposition on their hips. The drug will not work as well nor as quickly if it's deposited in fat as opposed to muscle tissue. I'd say the entire process from setup to full processing went as well as could be expected given the situation. Two hours after injection to head up movements is exactly what you hope you for. The use of topical antibacterial solutions and ointments doesn't really help much since the wound its open and the application washes away easily. Injections of antibiotics is best. The only thing I'd have some criticism about is they didn't use a blindfold and eye ointment to protect the bear's eyes. Nonetheless, they did a great job. Bear 854 Divot has recovered perfectly from the ordeal. Now there is another bear with what looks like a snare around its neck that was just seen yesterday by the bear cam viewers. Hopefully it can be rescued as 854 Divot was.

[@LucileCoccinelle]

The cub must have been so terrified and confused - and so relieved when mommy started to wake up again! What an amazing rescue mission - thank you for sharing it! Also i love how they put stones around her so she doesn't roll off the hill :)

[@MayNorway]

Thank you all for the amazing job you do protecting wildlife and cleaning up the mess caused by humans. So very happy to see it ended up on the good side. Also a big thank you for sharing the story of helping Divot, making sure she is well and cub still have her mamma with her :-)

[@Cattitude48]

Wow, good job. Thanks for sharing on Explore.

[@Siestasuz]

Thank you and your team for the excellent work that you do to help the bears and to allow us to view this. It is so educational and entertaining. Now Divot is one of my top 5 bears. Live long and stay fat Divot bear?

[@rosalie4797]

Outstanding! I appreciate seeing the entire process, the many details that must be delt with, and the many hours and people involved from beginning to end. I especially appreciate the followup of her and her cub. The nature shows with Corwin, Hanna, and on PBS never show us this much detail regarding injured or sick animals. Thank you!

[@egilmartin5173]

Oh so enjoyable...such wonderful care. She's a mighty lucky bear to have you all. Thank you so much!

[@teresahaman7382]

Wonderful story and work by all!

[@dnali1077]

Oh my gosh 36:17 when her face touched the ground so she sat back down 😭 like a seesaw. What an incredible rescue! Great work! Thank you!

[@susantunstall6232]

Just an amazing heroic documentary. Thank you for posting this extraordinary effort to save Bear 854. Katmai National Park Rangers are truly amazing for their work and unconditional passion. Surely Bear 854 and cub thank you too.

[@nicolefama525]

Aw poor divot! So grateful to all who were a savior that day! Blessings to you all and all the bears! ❤

[@cztober3085]

Poor girl, I am glad you helped her!

[@mimikarenbryant7325]

Thanks for sharing Divot's story! Learned so much!

[@susanscott8506]

Thank you to all involved in this video, all the Rangers, dr.'s and every one else concerned. Must say it brought a little tear when you heard the baby holler . so glad she is well and we can't thank all involved enough. Thank You

[@JeanBrewer]

+susan scott Me too, I just sat here and cried. LOL EXCELLENT JOB, ALL OF YOU!

[@jaimet574]

Thank you for posting this video and for doing all that you did for 854 Divot. :)

[@lindacrowe4652]

God bless all of you! This was amazing! Thank you for all you do!

[@trevors5216]

Poor Divot must be thinking... " I didn't even go out Drinking , to have THIS kind of hangover.!? " hehehe.... Such an encouraging story.....well done.!!

[@azalbee]

What an awesome video, thanks again to all who assisted with this awesome possible life saving operation.

[@Bettychand]

Beautiful video. Well done. Thank you very much.

[@Pkgoldberg2]

Thanks for all that you guys do!!

[@klpriver]

Beautifully done! We are here to be stewards for the wildlife which you certainly have proven. God bless you for helping Divot and her cub.

[@kica4396]

Right! They wouldn't really need us if "we" weren't the one's out there causing injury to them now would they?😔

[@janelljenkns]

Wonderful documentary and my thanks to all involved and the people that dedicate their lives as park rangers.

[@annkey4091]

Very compelling video. I hope that whenever there is an intervention that the bears are tagged and that there is a good outcome. I did not think that trapping was allowed in the park. I guess it maybe difficult to ascertain where the bear has been. 🐻

[@nardaviiel]

The speculation I (no more than an internet rando) have heard from rangers is that, since Katmai bears are known to leave the park, Divot left and got caught in a snare that was set out of season. They don't like the invasiveness of leaving a tag or collar on bears, so Divot is still untagged! However, if she's observed, the scar around her neck makes her hard to mistake for any other bear.

[@Nyx773]

29:37 They gave her an identification tattoo on the inside of her lip. The trap was outside of the park on private land.

[@mediaprof6328]

You are heroes. Thank you for your care, knowledge, and efforts. This was inspiring.

[@glittergrl71]

So glad she’s okay ❤️

[@ml-usa9224]

Unbelievable rescue for mama bear & baby cub for not loosing her! Thank you all for your dedication to our wildlife critters !!

[@LongGrovesAmeliaEarhart]

I referred friends who were angry at the Cincinnati zoo for not tranquilizing the gorilla after the 4 year old boy fell into its habitat. Watching Divot after being darted drives home how disastrous it could have been for the little boy, had the zoo decided to try to tranquilize him. So happy you made this video....

[@nancypotter9120]

Just watched this for the first time - wonderful - thank you!!!

[@nattycozy1]

Was wondering, could they have given her the staple stitches for that deep gash around her neck? ❤

[@dollyla229]

This was a fascinating video to watch. Thanks for all you do to help the bears at Katmai National Park. How is bear 854, Divot today? Is she still around and healthy?

[@nardaviiel]

@Dolly Lawson She sure is! She has two yearling cubs this year and alternates between chasing off big male bears to protect them and generally emitting aggrieved mother vibes. If not for the scar, you wouldn't know anything happened to her.

[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

16:17; 18:18; 19:55 - great work, team... still appreciated, even now. 35:11.

[@MzStephanie2U]

That was stressful! I'm so happy it all worked out. I wouldn't be sad to find out that whoever set the snare came to a sad end...

[@SuperMainegirl]

This amazing. Thank you for your hard work for the bears.

[@vitareid]

For the love of animals.

[@suel4269]

Amazing experience! Thankyou ❤

[@mayaboissant468]

very glad they could save this beautiful animal; horrifying to think that people are still trapping wolves through the use of these snares. And, I guess, no park rangers come out to help the wolves who suffer the same fate as this bear.

[@drkellymac]

As deep as that cut is - I was suprised it didn't require stiches

[@wildchild7565]

It was a large open, infected wound, and those are generally left to heal by secondary intention. The wound was cleaned and will heal by granulating in from the bottom to the top of the wound. If closed with sutures, it would have resulted in a massive infection with purulent drainage and would never have healed.

[@gingerwoo5589]

Exceptional job Rangers!!!

[@judystoneshelton7933]

Outstanding Very educational and Thank You for doing the job you do !!!

[@americanman2382]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE HUMANITY, DAM THE PERSON WHO SET THE TRAP , HOPE THEY GET CAUGHT IN A SNARE, AND ARE LEFT ALONE TO COPE.

[@TomMcHugh-l4v]

How did a wolf snare come to be on the ground? Thought those traps would not be allowed.

[@chesterprimeous4681]

kinda what the aliens do to humans

[@nikiryan8648]

you just know she is laying there thinking: "dudes! this was just remove the snare.....what's with all the extra? Get a bear down, and then crawl all over her!"

[@TheErik249]

A happy ending😊

[@j-sin3344]

Why do so many people mis handle the camera when its the most important time to be solid and smooth?

[@koshu4]

Wow, you are a colossal idiot. The camera is the least important object on that boat.

[@babygayle6842]

38:00 is that her growling??

[@Kamiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

Did he miss the first shot?

[@Kamiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

If you missed the first shot, did you pick up the dart?

[@bugs0075]

Is this cub still around?if so what number is it?

[@kica4396]

Probably, Divot is still around with yearlings, 2 at the time you wrote this comment. 😁

[@EricSandwich]

what's the green stuff they put in the bear's mouth?

[@Nyx773]

dye for the tattoo

[@truckingirl379]

How is she doing now?

[@KatmaiNationalParkandPreserve]

As of today (Oct. 3), 854 Divot appears to be doing well. She and her yearling are fat and have been observed play fighting together.

[@wildwoodwanderer6980]

+Katmai National Park and Preserve how about now if you mind me asking?

[@CarolMeyer]

Ranger Daniel and Ranger Michael spotted her with three cubs near the treehouse viewing platform on August 31st 2016, and they said they all looked healthy.

[@tgoobz]

Wildwood Wanderer You can still see her on the explore.org live bearcams. It's 2018, and she's looking healthy. Very visible scar around the neck, easy to ID on the camera feed.

[@mistyseas568]

@@KatmaiNationalParkandPreserve Thank you folks for all you do! I just started watching your cams this season, 2021, and love watching all of these magnificent bears.

[@jaysong9843]

16:15 Nice shot!

[@jaysong9843]

wow, you guys cooperate like military, commander, plans, snipers, coast guard, medics, ...

[@louisasmiles]

I wonder how shes doing now?

[@vitareid]

Divot is doing just fine in 2023. I saw her on the live cam a few weeks ago.

[@Kamiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

who protects the cub when you leave, and she is still groggy?

[@cat4607]

apologies. - I realized I had live chat playing at the same time of the video

[@cmchubba3220]

="))

[@cmchubba3220]

Survivor. For another SEASON

[@babygayle6842]

What a wonderful experience for all involved! She hasn’t been seen this year but last year she was, so see went on for at least 9 years and that wouldn’t have happened without this intervention! 🩶🩶🩶