"One Of The Most Horrific Bear Rampages" | Human Prey | Curious?: Natural World

[@CuriousNaturalWorld]

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[@dianastephany3162]

What a man to give his life for strangers. God rest his soul!

[@Joe_Goofball]

Amen to that!

[@tinyGrim1]

real life hero, savior. amazing ❤

[@tazmaniak9034]

Amen

[@MrG77]

Amen to that,there is a special place in heaven for people like him. What a hero 🙏

[@sarahdarden3715]

Amen

[@laurabell48]

Ray Kitchens is a total hero, but I really feel sorry for Kelly having to see what his mom went through, besides his own wounds.

[@vCLOWNSHOESv]

He fought as hard as he could to save her. Knowing that must be some help to him.

[@kellykane7586]

Yeah I felt so bad for him

[@sarahdarden3715]

Son you did all you could what a brave young man ya mom's proud 😉

[@jupitercyclops6521]

He acted heroically.

[@bartram33]

Can you imagine the raw courage it took for Ray to attack that bear to save the young man, what a man!

[@LyndaHarris-cj1vm]

Terrifying

[@vCLOWNSHOESv]

Poor kid had to watch his mother die. At least he knows he did everything he could to help.

[@Michelle21560]

Yes he is.

[@mockingjaye3024]

Thank you to all those people who tried helping putting your own lives at risk...true hero's RIP Ray.

[@freeanimals594]

And the mom. 🙏

[@jenniferholden9397]

What a brave young man, bless his heart, his mum must be very proud.

[@jenniferholden9397]

@Rockwell Rhodes Well she must be very proud in heaven.

[@chadreno9834]

Shes Dead. ????

[@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV]

@Rockwell Rhodes Soul Sleep is Fake, her soul could very well be in Heaven.

[@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV]

@Rockwell Rhodes Your version of belief differs from original Christianity. By your statement, it's obvious that you are a programmed Religious fanatic who's confusion stems from Satan. Stop accusing other Christians. Satan is the father of accusers! The human soul is conscious upon physical death, see the many testimonies of Near Death Experiences.

[@Tigray122]

@Rockwell Rhodes Thankyou 🙏🙏🙏

[@Lobo_Loco1]

I've watched about a dozen or so of these Bear Attack video and there is one thing I have learnt from watching all these videos and that is, never go into the woods or any potential Bear territory without a firearm because even with one, there's still a chance you're gonna be dead.

[@BeeRocket2010]

Yes but if you take a firearm to protect yourself, the bear could get it from you during the attack and now it has your firearm to use as a weapon against you ;)

[@nathaliewade752]

@@BeeRocket2010 I read bear spray is very effective x

[@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV]

@@nathaliewade752 As having been a long time, Hunter, Outdoorsman, LEO and specialty series Bullet Inventor for Hunting and Wilderness Protection from Apex predators, I do know that Bear Spray, is considerably less effective than Firearms are. In Alaska, a US Army Soldier, SSG Seth Michael Plant, was just recently killed,(RIP) while conducting Military training, after he sprayed a Bear with Bear Spray. In April 2021, in Yellowstone, an Outdoors Fishing Guide, Mr. Charles Carl Mock,(RIP) was also killed after using Bear Spray. Having both, Bear Spray, a capable Firearm and a Powerful Flashlight is the best way to go with. In the USA, the best, most effective, "Personal Safety Device", is a, "Handgun", a, Pistol or a, Revolver loaded with, "Flat Nosed bullets", that are made of "Hard Cast Lead" or "Solid Copper". Both Underwood and Buffalo Bore Ammunition companies offer such specialty ammunition. The minimum suggested caliber is, 9mm. The 40 and 10mm calibers are a better choice. In Revolvers, 44 Special 45 ACP or 45 Colt, or the 357,41, 44, 45 magnum calibers. One study concluded that capable Handguns are 97% effective against Bear attacks. You do have to train, practice with your wilderness carry Handgun and know where the Vital areas to aim for are. A capable Handgun is very practical and easily maneuverable, such can be a lifesaver.

[@michaelkraus4135]

@@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV KAIDO ,VERY WELL SAID !!!

[@lexieoakley3526]

At the very least bear spray can help.

[@ericsanders6676]

What an unbelievable act of courage by the son. Also the man who came to help is an absolute hero. Most people would freeze or run for their safety. I'm so impressed with the kid and he should have zero feeling of guilt. Sometimes humans can be amazingly heroic in the face of danger. I would love to say that I would do the same thing but you never know unless you are facing the same situation.

[@tamiosha4249]

What a hero He was well all of them the woman, who tried help the mom.ray, and even though they died the son lived

[@freeanimals594]

Zero guilt? I'm sorry, but he watched his mother being ravaged to death. I can't imagine going through that.

[@YaakovEzraAmiChi]

The many who jumped to action and even lost life, all to help the fellow human. As sad and horrific this is. It shows human empathy. Today I think more would just record

[@veronicasheehan934]

Very sad, but I think you're right 👍

[@martinmaddox5315]

I don’t think anyone recorded the real attack!

[@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV]

What is sad and led to this, is Canada's terrible Firearms Laws. As in the USA where law-abiding people can often generally carry a capable handgun for Wilderness Protection, in most places, in Canada such is generally not allowed. The American Trucker had to retrieve a Rifle from his Truck, which took critical time. As had someone been carrying a capable handgun, they could have shot the marauding bear a lot sooner and very well have saved lives and serious injuries.

[@diananutt1517]

@@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV 🌲🌲🐻🍀🌲 Why are guns the only protection mentioned? Why not BEAR SPRAY?!

[@anaross7208]

@@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV Well, to be fair they were at some hot springs resort walking on a wooden walkway from one pool to another when the bear attacked them. How often do you take a gun or bear spray to the pool? By the time one guy who had a gun in his car got to the parking and back there were 2 dead and 2 injured. This was not exactly a regular bear encounter in the woods.

[@christopherarnett2851]

That's why anyone going in to the forest or woods always have a firearm on yourself for protection period

[@leannshort6078]

Exactly! My husband and I carry one at all times, especially when hiking in the Mountains! 👍🏻

[@damonbrace8252]

Common sense isn't common!!

[@BobSoltis1]

This is an incredibly false recreation that is not even close to what actually happened. They were walking on a raised wooden walkway between Pool A and Pool B at the Hot springs. They were NOT exploring in a wilderness part of the park. There were dozens of people within shouting distance. The bear came up on the walkway and attacked them. It dragged Kitchens off the walkway and killed him below the walkway. A dozen people were on the walkway throwing towels and shoes and towels at the bear. The bear was shot over Kitchen's body as it was eating him. The entire Warden's report can be read in bear expert Gary Shelton's book "Bear Attacks: The Deadly Truth".

[@jannythewonderwomen2215]

Or bear spray at the least

[@jannythewonderwomen2215]

@@BobSoltis1 Yes they should have researched this better. I remember reading about this.

[@champagnes5898]

Even though they knew they were in bear territory they still decided to go exploring........🤔 No bear spray..no gun..no knife...just basically human bear food

[@paulmahy]

yup,

[@repetemyname842]

CS: Agree. Bear country is not for the faint of hearted. Drought years are typically more dangerous due to low berry and other foraging crops.

[@sonnynick1]

Well said!!!!! They literally are a walking meat 🍖 🥩 deli waiting for the taking. The ones that really blow my mind are people who hike Yellowstone with nothing to protect them. I think I would rather Play Russian roulette with a fully loaded gun than walk in grizzly bear 🐻 country unprepared.

[@cathyhetzel5944]

Your absolutely right! Ignorance is not bliss!!

[@chrisfonden6431]

Unfortunately people are told rarely attack humans. So they aren’t worried about bears or feel the need for protection. Better to be safe than sorry.

[@roxieearly9484]

Omg what terror I pray for this young man that he finds some peace and may all the fallen and terrorized find rest and comfort from knowing they survived ptsd takes a lifetime to overcome but with time it comes less and less intense and one day hopefully one can turn and say thank you for this lesson , then you know u will b ok🥰

[@glee070]

I used to love walking in isolated areas. Not anymore..... Bears or no bears.

[@blackicex1622]

Bears are extremely dangerous. My aunt’s husband likes spending time in the outdoors and he was stalked by a black bear once. They’re very crafty and pretend to leave but they will circle back around to hunt you. By the time he saw it again, it was charging straight for him so he shot it and made it run off.

[@noneyabusiness4006]

That would be your uncle !

[@travelsphereuk-7090]

And which country is this that your referring to ?

[@hxxt8596]

@@noneyabusiness4006 Canada , close to the Alaskan border , Liard hot springs . If going in the woods , carry a glock 10 mm , or shotgun w slugs , or 30 ot 6 .

[@tyroneellison6862]

Any bear that is coming into areas feeding off huma trash need killed no exceptions. This will stop bear attacks

[@tyroneellison6862]

If they are not killed an attack sooner or later will happen. Besides we have more than enough bears in the national parks.

[@laurametheny1008]

I feel so so bad for that brave young man. How far beyond comprehension something that devastating is. I doubt most adults could handle it that well. Myself included. And to have to tell his sisters? Smh. Poor sweet kid. And Ray! Wonderful brave old guy did the best he could and gave his life to help strangers. No better cred to become an angel. Rest in paradise Ray. And the boys Mama. I hope anyone else who was injured made it thru ok. That kid had such a generous spirit. To make sure people remembered that the bear was hungry and being a bear. No malice. These attacks will get worse and more frequent the more we spread out and crowd them. We oughta think about using some of the thousands of abandoned homes and buildings and acres and acres of land just rotting away instead of building and buying more more more. Greed is gonna get us. Thank you for posting this🙏💔🕊️

[@seanmeaney6154]

I agree. However,we need to build more and more to house the millions and millions of people flooding our country lol 🤣

[@susanmay7807]

We should stop the immigrants from coming to our country and look after our own people that were born here. Those immigrants have their own country to live in.

[@prettywoman7776]

@@seanmeaney6154 Yeah thanks Biden.

[@nerblebun]

I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail from Southern Calif. to Canada in 89. Always carried a .44 magnum within easy reach in case of an unusual Bear encounter. The vast majority of the time Black Bears are NOT aggressive and will avoid humans; however, there's always exceptions to the rule. I'm alive today only because I carried a high caliber firearm.

[@athomerecordschannel]

I just left a fresh comment pertaining to this very topic. Man needs high caliber Bolt Action Hunting Rifles and High Caliber Revolvers.

[@RunD.Ones1s]

If you’re going to bear country bring a firearm or bear spray or both and learn how to use them

[@BobSoltis1]

This is an incredibly false recreation that is not even close to what actually happened. They were walking on a raised wooden walkway between Pool A and Pool B at the Hot springs. They were NOT exploring in a wilderness part of the park. There were dozens of people within shouting distance. The bear came up on the walkway and attacked them. It dragged Kitchens off the walkway and killed him below the walkway. A dozen people were on the walkway throwing towels and shoes and towels at the bear. The bear was shot over Kitchen's body as it was eating him. The entire Warden's report can be read in bear expert Gary Shelton's book "Bear Attacks: The Deadly Truth".

[@Nicholas668]

firearms are illegal in parks in canada

[@RunD.Ones1s]

@@Nicholas668 see “or bear spray”

[@kennethseibert5711]

True, unfortunately, only one out of approximately 20 did.

[@shadysif6220]

For the record the park is in the wilderness/forest and the area was well known for its black bears. So if you're in area without physical boundaries(between you the wildlife), at the least bear spray is a necessity. The "it would never happen to me" mentality has claimed lots of victims. And I'm not being critical of victims, bear attacks were and still are rare, I'm stressing the need for vigilance, to prevent horrific occurances like this from happening to someone else.

[@MissMala]

Dang, they did a good job on this video to recreate the scene. And ‘they’ say bears are more scared of you than you are of them??!! I’ll never believe that.

[@veronicasheehan934]

Kelly you are an amazing young man. A terrible experience losing your mam. And Ray losing his life. And a great heart understanding a bears hunger. May you have safe and wonderful life. 🥰🥰❤️

[@scottwortham533]

Never be without a gun in bear country

[@FStopmotions]

Or a knife and go for the head

[@Piggers71]

Do you mean Chicago?

[@RunD.Ones1s]

@@Piggers71 🦗🦗🦗

[@JDMorris81]

Yeah, this is Canada so good luck with that.

[@RunD.Ones1s]

@@JDMorris81 at least spray

[@tristanmason7405]

Never ceases to amaze me when ppl are in this situation none of them have bear spray or a gun.

[@anaross7208]

At hot springs when walking from one pool to another you mean?

[@SILSAL67]

@@anaross7208 doesn't matter where you are...if you're going to go (knowing full well) into bear country, you have to go prepared.

[@deborrahshiffer9582]

I'm an Alaskan & everyone who comes to our state should be aware & learn what to do with all kinds of 🐻 s because they are different. Can't believe that they at least didn't have a gun with them. So sad that the man who tried to help them was killed but a hungry 🐻 is very dangerous period. Black Bear ' s are actually small compared to the grizzly, Kodiak Brown Bear, Polar Bear. Glad that someone had the common sense to bring a gun to the woods & put the 🐻 down, only thing to do. Hey there from Alaska to the lower 48.

[@deborrahshiffer9582]

Sorry about losing your mother & even in British Columbia have a gun

[@blackicex1622]

I have a friend from Alaska, he told me bears actually kill quite a bit of people up there.

[@repetemyname842]

Deb: Not entirely true. The state record for Wisconsin is over 800lbs. Thats the same size as the typical inland Grizzly bear. There are numerous 600lb bear shot each and every year its getting more common here.

[@deborrahshiffer9582]

@@repetemyname842 maybe where you are, never seen one that big here. Thanks for the history lesson

[@BobSoltis1]

This is an incredibly false recreation that is not even close to what actually happened. They were walking on a raised wooden walkway between Pool A and Pool B at the Hot springs. They were NOT exploring in a wilderness part of the park. There were dozens of people within shouting distance. The bear came up on the walkway and attacked them. It dragged Kitchens off the walkway and killed him below the walkway. A dozen people were on the walkway throwing towels and shoes and towels at the bear. The bear was shot over Kitchen's body as it was eating him. The entire Warden's report can be read in bear expert Gary Shelton's book "Bear Attacks: The Deadly Truth".

[@joycebrackbill3577]

When they say on these bear attack shows that bears rarely attack humans I think it sure looks like they attack them a lot to me! What a horrific experience this has to be!!! And a horrific death to be eaten alive!!!

[@margyb7469]

It seems to me they are attacking a lot, too. Thinks of all the attacks we have heard of where someone had a gun or bear spray to ward them off.

[@mentalasylumescapee6389]

BEAR: SURVIVAL IS NOT A JOKE, NOT ALL FUN AND GAMES. HUMANS WHO LIVED: HARD LESSON LEARNED, BUT THANKS FOR THE ADVICE. R.I.P KELLYS MOM AND RAY. WHO SHOT AND KILLED THE BEAR? THE TRUE HERO, WHY IS THEIR NAME NOT EVEN WORTH MENTIONING OR RESEARCHING?

[@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV]

bee kaay: Your right! It was an American Trucker, who shot the attacking marauding bear with a Rifle that he legally kept in his Truck which he retrieved. Had Canada had sensible gun laws for Wilderness Carry of capable Handguns, as most of the USA, has, and had someone had a capable Handgun, this whole situation could have had a different outcome.

[@GmaT1776]

An absolutely incredible story they are monstrous and there's no stopping their natural instinct I'm so sorry for your loss God bless you🙏🏼🌹

[@Spooky_515]

Ray saved the boys life and cost him his own. Tony and Ray are truly brave and heroic men. The whole group was brave

[@tokiburoak7457]

Black bears are thought of as pests and often not taken seriously. Any adult bear can easily kill an unarmed human and people need to carry protection wherever black bears are.

[@AutisticBearLover]

RIP Patty and Ray😭

[@micheleshively8557]

Horrifying. I wouldn't be caught without a high powered something in bear areas

[@jenniferholden9397]

I just wouldn’t be caught in a bear area.

[@vCLOWNSHOESv]

Black bears live in suburbs across the country. A massive black bear population is the suburbs around New York City. I'm from Bergen County and have seen bears but we never thought twice. In 2013 a black bear killed a college student but it was the first recorded fatality in the history of the area. I know people who live near Stag Hill who wait until they see the garbage truck to take the cans out so the bears don't make a mess of their trash.

[@rebeccamiller1741]

Been riding my horses for years in Alberta bear country have only come across two black bears ..zero problems

[@ginakay354]

I’m with you 💯

[@oogletbooglet6909]

most relocating ppl,or regular travellers; are not 'carrying'....not even me,when younger....SAD.

[@dori3will]

How traumatizing. My heart goes out to this young man. Ray is a true hero

[@dojahboyC]

It’s also crazy to me that 4 people can go into the woods with no weapon when you know you live where grizzlies roam.

[@juliae5639]

Its Canada.. no guns allowed

[@robertcherry1369]

Word

[@andres1xy]

Ditto, it's just mind-blowing.

[@lovehearts9710]

@@juliae5639 extactly wish we could in some cases but all guns are illegal

[@rustyhowe3907]

@@lovehearts9710 That's a big yikes! I get they don't want wannabe Rambos romping around killing everything, but how does a farmer protect his livestock then I wonder?

[@BobSoltis1]

This is an incredibly false recreation that is not even close to what actually happened. They were walking on a raised wooden walkway between Pool A and Pool B at the Hot springs. They were NOT exploring in a wilderness part of the park. There were dozens of people within shouting distance. The bear came up on the walkway and attacked them. It dragged Kitchens off the walkway and killed him below the walkway. A dozen people were on the walkway throwing towels and shoes and bottles at the bear. The bear was shot over Kitchen's body as it was eating him. The entire Warden's report can be read in bear expert Gary Shelton's book "Bear Attacks: The Deadly Truth".

[@annettegenovesi]

Hey thank you Robert. The true story makes the bear sound really bad.

[@leilaloolee9345]

I was surprised to hear that running prey over rides everything for a beat. Their instincts to chase and attack become more important than feeding on prey that is right there .Dead and waiting. The bear will give chase and I think they can run xg up to 40 mph.

[@juliebryne2903]

Same reason why ppl get bit when they run from a dog!

[@soramirez5473]

@@juliebryne2903 gotta stand your ground.. as scary as it seems, your more likely to intimidate the bear (or dog, or any large predator) with confidence. the moment you turn your back and run, its over.

[@rustyhowe3907]

@@soramirez5473 I remember someone's German Shepherd jumped a fence and charged at me, so I roared and charged back, I guess he thought I was rabid or something, the owners sure did.😂

[@dallasarnold9197]

good on you

[@lexieoakley3526]

Bears can out run you, they are fast. Never turn and run! Talk to national park rangers and learn about bears.

[@frankdogg1985]

I don't give a damn how much I like hiking or love being in the outdoors I ain't going nowhere near where a bear lives or might be... Bear Survival 101

[@brendafaithlanelane7914]

So sorry for your precious loss. Praise God for help to save others. God bless you all who were able to help...

[@caroleason5394]

I’m so sorry he lost his mom 😢

[@traveller8867]

Getting killed by a bear is really the stuff of nightmares.

[@paulbowman1762]

Godbless RAY ! Selflessly put his life on the line....

[@oldschool3484]

First lesson while in the wilderness, Always go well armed..

[@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV]

old school: Your correct . However such is generally Not allowed in Canada, where this tragedy occurred. It is best to Not to go to or through Canada! If traveling to Alaska, take the Bellingham Washington Alaska Ferry to avoid Canada completely!

[@johndough7160]

Knowing bears are in that area and you walk that trail with no gun? Even a knife would be of some help. Or maybe bear spray? Or maybe it doesn’t matter. Those things are rather large.

[@leilaloolee9345]

To John Dough. "RATHER LARGE?" THESE bears are gigantic. I saw one up close when I was young. IN THE Smoky .Mts there was a traffic jam out of nowhere. It was a bear sighting. We parked & followed the crowd until we came upon a.drunkman feeding a bear popcorn. The bear seemed engaged. Then the man decided itd be cute I guess to tease big guy and off er then pull back popcorn. The bear went to aggressive and HUGE in a matter of seconds. It got on its hind legs and roared.then swatted at drunk man with popcorn. Then being dummies everyone ran. The bear gave chase inan instant. I never want to see another bear that's not in the zoo .

[@johndough7160]

@@leilaloolee9345 honey, the bears in Alaska are way bigger than that one. Alaskan bears will stock you if you enter their personal area. And don’t get me started on bald eagles. I’ve had run ins with them as well. Face it kiddo, earth is dangerous. Adapt or die.

[@GS-zc4sk]

@@johndough7160 Muhahaaha 👽

[@BobSoltis1]

This is an incredibly false recreation that is not even close to what actually happened. They were walking on a raised wooden walkway between Pool A and Pool B at the Hot springs. They were NOT exploring in a wilderness part of the park. There were dozens of people within shouting distance. The bear came up on the walkway and attacked them. It dragged Kitchens off the walkway and killed him below the walkway. A dozen people were on the walkway throwing towels and shoes and towels at the bear. The bear was shot over Kitchen's body as it was eating him. The entire Warden's report can be read in bear expert Gary Shelton's book "Bear Attacks: The Deadly Truth".

[@sladjanab]

Yes. The problem are people with their leftovers 🙁

[@speteydog2260]

God this is terrifying! Really gruesome.

[@dojahboyC]

It’s crazy to me that people think spray is going to veer off a grizzly that’s hungry and ready to kill

[@moonshinerphd9523]

Always carry the correct caliber to get the job done when you're in the wilderness. God bless Ray for helping the mom and son!

[@riverluvr1947]

One man gave his life, and several more people interceded which put them at risk also, with Kelly and a student suffering from the bear’s attack. There just are no words to described the bravery shown that day. Thank God someone had a gun and knew how to use it. My sympathies to all involved. It’s something that will probably haunt them forever.

[@brandonpate9258]

Wow, anybody ThaT survived or witnessed ThaT is definately scarred for life!!!

[@lanagorgeous9485]

The operative statement at the beginning of this video "they knew bears were around but the went anyway". IDK about anyone else, but if I know bears are around that is my cue to not be anywhere in the vicinity. all those people and no one had weapon? I thought almost everyone had weapons in Alaska.

[@dwoaks1]

Too many people enter harms way with no idea of how or means to defend themselves.

[@jessestewart169]

that is so true. it happens quite often.

[@betkay6684]

That elevated killing spree is horrifying extension of survival and something to really understand ... hope am never in a situation to witness first hand !!

[@AkChiVibes]

I’ve been there, it’s beautiful..I had no idea bears could be so close w so many people around! What a brave son and what a good man was Ray. He gave his life for a complete stranger. So many brave people did all they could.

[@Nothingtoya]

Leave it to Canada to make it even harder for people to defend themselves.

[@GS-zc4sk]

Mostly peaceful bear attacks

[@shockwavetm]

@@GS-zc4sk 🐻 Bear Lives Matter

[@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV]

Spot on correct! Years ago, my parents narrowly avoided a Black Bear attack with relatives in Algonquin Park in Ontario. After that they never again went to any Parks in the intrusive punitive Canadian Police State. For years now, I totally avoid setting afoot in that Neo Communist intrusive Police State, where the Canadian Border Authority now can check your Cell Phones! America, is a much better Freer county than Canada is! In America, we can Handgun Hunt and carry a Handgun in most places for wilderness Defense, Not so in the oppressive Canadian Police State, which is best to avoid!

[@freshimpactco.8698]

Horrific and terrible attack, amazed this bear wasn't scared away by the number of people confronting it. From watching this I would most definitely recommend if you go into black bear country have a side piece with you. Or better yet avoid theses areas completely.

[@andres1xy]

A real life tragedy, with victims and heroes! Now, there's something I don't quite understand, all these people were in an area where dangerous encounters with bears are possible, and yet *nobody had a firearm or at least bear spray*? Nothing, only rocks to throw to an enraged carnivore! Why?

[@johnmazzacca128]

I had a bear chase me into my house. Ten feet from me running i took out my rifle in a few seconds when it was at the door and fired. Not to kill. It turned and ran. It was a black bear and ive lived in the back country most of my life and this is not new info to me but my ex city person wife is freaked out. Oh well she had to know it she would never have listened to me without your show. We live in Arizona and have had to deal with five grown black bears and three cubs. We can not let our guard down when we live in the bush. People in the town have complained about bears in their yards. I care more about people and pets more than aggressive bears. I read a book about bears by a bear researcher in Canada who researched bear attacks and found that black bears are the ones who eat humans. Grizzleys usually don't eat people .

[@angelabrown8820]

The ultimate sacrifice of man to give his life for others

[@wrestlingfan4ever76]

This is the second time I've heard this story. I feel so sorry for Kelly and his family. I wish I was there with my gun so I could save them. Black Bears are actually my favorite animal and I once had a mother and cub cross my path just 40 feet in front of me and they ran away. I have always thought of them as harmless gentle creatures. But now when I go into the woods I take my dog and my 9mm pistol. I also plan to get some bear spray as my first means of defense but if the spray doesn't work I will still have my gun if needed.

[@outwestexplorer1966]

For bears I'd get something bigger than a 9mm.

[@BadNews44]

If its full grown there been stories of people emptying there whole clip into ans they kept coming handgun tht is. Have be a headshot

[@wrestlingfan4ever76]

@@outwestexplorer1966 My 9mm is a subcompact that I carry concealed. But it is huge for carrying concealed. It holds 15 rounds in the clip. What would you recommend because I only carry concealed?

[@stagename1031]

Wish I could carry concealed. I’m in the “wonderful” liberal state of MD and unless I can prove I have a large quantity of cash on me they will not allow me a concealed permit. Looking on moving to northern FL or GA near the mountains

[@wrestlingfan4ever76]

@@stagename1031 Maybe you'd have better luck in Pennsylvania or West Verginia if you had to stay Mid-atlantic. Probably not Virginia.

[@DuncanMaisonneuve-kk3vf]

It’s things like this that help restore my faith in humanity. Ray Kitchen and the others didn’t even hesitate before jumping in to help save the lives of people they don’t even know from something that could so easily kill them. RIP Ray Kitchen.

[@viveviveka2651]

One of the best re-enactments I've ever seen.

[@maryj560]

This was so awefull , may they rip and others heal. so sad. Nature can be so beautiful and so terrible in just a matter of seconds. or the other way around too.

[@skeptigal2785]

"Even though they knew..." Say no more!

[@VG-rj8pn]

Get this straight they know there's bears here and there's no bear spray nobody has any type of defensive weapon this just doesn't make sense that the Park service would allow people to be where they know bears could do this and there's no provision of bear spray at all and none of these people had enough brains to carry any

[@glendunn8881]

Once a bear has already initiated an attack, then the chances of bear spray stopping it are slim to none. Bear spray is not really ideal. It works on bears that a curious or that you have startled but an attacking bear is different. Bears are very much like a pitbull when they attack, once the attack has started then you can inflict incredible amounts of damage to the animal and it will only make it fight harder.

[@glendunn8881]

@MARQUIS de QUEENSBURY 5.0 myself personally, I would take a gun, a big one at that. 😁

[@BobSoltis1]

This is an incredibly false recreation that is not even close to what actually happened. They were walking on a raised wooden walkway between Pool A and Pool B at the Hot springs. They were NOT exploring in a wilderness part of the park. There were dozens of people within shouting distance. The bear came up on the walkway and attacked them. It dragged Kitchens off the walkway and killed him below the walkway. A dozen people were on the walkway throwing towels and shoes and towels at the bear. The bear was shot over Kitchen's body as it was eating him. The entire Warden's report can be read in bear expert Gary Shelton's book "Bear Attacks: The Deadly Truth".

[@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV]

You don't realize that this occurred in Canada, which is an oppressive, intrusive Police State. Where carrying anything for wilderness defense is highly discouraged and is just about illegal. It is best to avoid going to or through Canada, take the Alaska Ferry in Bellingham Washington to avoid going through Canada.

[@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV]

@@glendunn8881 Your spot on correct. Just last week a, US Army Soldier was killed by a Bear while training in Alaska, he used Bear Spray to no avail. As well as last year, a Fishing Guide outside of Yellowstone Park was also killed after using Bear Spray to no avail on an attacking Bear. A capable properly loaded Handgun is rated at 97% effective against Bear attacks. In Canada, where this horrific attack occurred, only people in Approved Wilderness Professions such as; Trappers, Geologists etc. Can get the extremely difficult," Authorization To Carry",(ATC) for a Handgun. The best, safest solution for many Americans, is just to avoid going to or through Canada. If traveling to Alaska, take a direct Flight or the Bellingham Washington Alaska Ferry which avoids Canada.

[@faithsmith7784]

Kelly you are one brave man,xxx

[@debbiejacob7890]

SAVED BY A GUN!

[@geraldrandall6236]

In a country which has extremely tight gun control !!!!!!!

[@danielwymer1580]

I think a Ranger shot the bear, they are the only ones allowed to have a gun in the park

[@chltmdwp]

@@danielwymer1580 anyone can carry a gun in national and state parks.

[@nodescriptionavailable3842]

​@@geraldrandall6236no comfort to Mr. Kitchen

[@Gypsyxo0127]

Stop encroaching on their territory. To the idiots that praise guns: your one cell brain remarks prove nothing. More people die by guns than ever being "saved".

[@ameliarose9868]

IF I only had a nickel for everytime I hear and read, " An attack by a BEAR is very rare".

[@tatepearce7898]

People should always have some form of protection when going into bear country. I love bears all of the types I love. But omg they are savage when they turn. Then there is NO stopping them. My heart goes out to Kellie what an amazing young man

[@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV]

Sarah Pearce: Your spot on correct. Bears can be very dangerous capable vicious beasts. A properly loaded Handgun can be a life and limb-saving device against attacking bears. This tragedy occurred in Canada, which had terrible gun laws that generally prohibit people from possessing and carrying Handguns in the wilderness. Unless you are in an Approved Wilderness Profession and can get the almost impossible ATC. Authorization To Carry. The best thing ,is to avoid going into Canada. Take the Alaska Ferry which avoids going into Canada.

[@unropednope4644]

First video that's made me shed tears in years.

[@BornInBosnia]

Craziest/scariest bear story I've ever heard.

[@wendytaylor679]

What a sad story. The stranger that gave his life to save that young man is a true hero. RIP Ray

[@spiderreed350]

To many people say that black bears aren't man eaters,they don't bother humans often,that's bull...they give people a false sense of security.. Lots of people say that its the Brown Bears you need to be concerned about, not really the Black Bears..yes,the Brown Bears are more of a threat to people but Black Bears aren't no joke either.

[@BobSoltis1]

Black bears are responsible for the vast majority of human deaths.

[@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV]

Spot on True. The North American Black Bear are "Unpredictable", dangerous, capable apex predators. Which are recorded to harm and kill the most amounts of; people, pets, livestock and damage Private Property more so than any bear species in North America.

[@marlind.odermatt8108]

I love wild places and I carry self-protection. It is like an insurance policy, you don't need it until you do.

[@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV]

Avoid Canada, your 2nd Amendment Rights are Not Valid in that Intrusive Police State nation!

[@davidnorth3411]

It’s the young mans memory , he has no anger anymore , giving that anger to understanding and a warning . In his mother’s memory he did just as she said , watching over her wishes and providing her memory a place to foregive .

[@clareswinney1087]

Pure horror!! The bears a great actor! 😱

[@tlims1974a]

Whether we are in the water, the desert, the mountains, or the forest, we are in other animals homes and we should respect their homes. Carry maze, or a defensive weapon to counter any attacks. Research and learn what to do in case of attacks in these animals habitats. It is their home and their way of life. People learn the hard way, but we can learn from there mistakes. RIP for the two who lost their lives. This kid is correct not to hold it against the bear, the bear was in his home doing what bears do in their habitat. Yet the bear ultimately paid the price as well. Once bears kill humans, they will continue to seek humans to kill. Listen and learn!

[@j.michaelepstein8958]

Due to Canada's restrictive gun control regulations, handguns aren't an option. I've guided on Kodiak for over 40 years and learnned not to venture into bear country without a firearm. I've been within 10 feet of a brownie - not by choice. Black bears are more apt to initiate a predatory attack. This was a very sad, tragic story.

[@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV]

Jeffery Epstein: Truthfully well said. You are experienced and wise. Yes, indeed, Handguns with capable Flat Nose Hard metal Bullets are very effective on attacking Bears. As you know that a Handgun, has a very fast retrieval time, which is a critical requirement with Bear attacks. The Danish Navy's SIRIUS Sled Patrol carries a Glock Model 20 in 10mm caliber for putting down Polar Bears. In Canada, even for persons, in Approved Wilderness Professions, it is extremely difficult to obtain a Canadian Authorization To Carry (ATC) a Handgun. I am glad that I have American citizenship, having been an American LEO, I know about Canadian firearms laws, which are terrible and pose a danger. I will not enter that oppressive, intrusive Canadian Neo Communist Police State, where the Canadian Border officials can now even search Cell Phones.

[@j.michaelepstein8958]

@@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV I'm not a fan of the 10mm for big bears. No doubt you might be able to get a couple more rounds off but the muzzle energy is closer to that of .357 magnum. The benefit of a handgun is that one is more apt to have it on them - at the ready. I prefer a revolver of .454 Casul or larger for brown bears. However, a large caliber rifle reigns supreme. I concur with your sentiments regarding Canada.

[@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV]

@@j.michaelepstein8958 To each their own. The 454 Casull, is an awesome effective cartridge! As a speciality bullet series inventor with many years in military and civil Law-enforcement as well as Hunting, I concour with you that a Handgun is right there convenient and I will add, that a Handgun is generally allot easier to manover and employ that a Rifle is I've done my "homework". I also know that the 10mm is fully capable to put down Brown and Polar Ice Bear. I've discussed the multiable put downs of Grizzley Bear with the use of the 10 mm caliber pistols with multiable technicians at Underwood and Buffalo Bore Ammunition companies. The Danish Navy's SIRIUS Patrol carry a Glock model 20 pistol in 10mm to put down Polar/ Ice Bear if necessary. I like the 44 magnum as well. The 454 Casull, interests me one day I will closely look at a 454 Casull revolver either a Ruger or a Taurus. Handguns are known to generally be 97% effective against attacking Bears. Years ago, on several occasions, I herd from several of the State of Maine's Environmental Police , who told me of multiable International Incidents, where members of the Canadian RCMP would deliberately, purposely in a hostile menacing manner, illegaly cross over the border onto the US side and threaten, point their pistols and shotguns at the Maine State wildlife Officers. These provocations occoured frequently. Now the Canadian Border Officers, can check people's Cell Phones. Canadan Border Officers seem to take glee at maliciously targeting Americans. Canada, is not a good friendly neighbor as is falsely portrayed. The image of the so called "Peaceful , Friendly" Canadian is a Facade, a big lie. That's why many of us, in the know, we say, that It's best for Americans to totally avoid going into the intrusive Police State of Canada. Wishing you, safe adventures and journeys.

[@j.michaelepstein8958]

@@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV BTW, I advocated the .454 as a minimum but have carried a .500 Smith & Wesson 4-inch for bear defense since it was first introduced. I was tight with a Alaskan wildlife trooper who put down a few problem bears over his career with a 5.56 (AR platform) using steel core bullets- that wouldn't have been my first choice but he swore by it. One day last September, I hiked over 16 miles (round-trip) in a bear-rich environment to a plane crash site. I comfortably carried a Henry 45-70 with the .500 as backup. The 45-70 was loaded with Buffalo Bore monolithic rounds.

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[@joannemcfadden6405]

How horrifying!

[@colemanjudah2606]

I will never understand why people go into such areas without any kind of protection.

[@claudiaruen9527]

I am so sorry and my heart is broken for people and bears

[@donna878]

That's a hero right there!!

[@elimarc3891]

I love bear but will never go into a forest without a very good defense weapon. what a story. That boy is a legend.

[@rosekinnison4724]

Brave man so very sad

[@marlenedouglas7957]

Kelly is very brave and has an amazing outlook. I can't undersand how people are allowed to go to these places where they have wild bears. It doesn't make sense. High risk and death.

[@joshuadejong7115]

Bear attacks are actually pretty rare. It's just so horrible that when they do happen they get a bunch of media.

[@naomib2334]

They won't listen

[@jimfarris9671]

I have already watched this one but it was a good 1

[@OleSmokey]

Ray true hero in life

[@ravensinclair4793]

MOST BEARS DON'T REALLY WANT ANYTHING TO DO WITH US. THEY ARE SOMEWHAT CURIOUS AND WILL GO THEIR OWN WAY. BEAR ATTACKS ARE RARE. EVEN THEN, THE BEAR IS IN PAIN OR STARVING.

[@faithdelucas1517]

I would tell him no bears might attack but they wouldn't do that!! Going after people like that is not normal it was probably sick

[@trinidadapodaca7027]

a warrior knows the routines of it's prey and pick he's own battle field a warrior is a hunter not a prey

[@CuriousNaturalWorld]

What have you discovered about the Black Bear that you didn't know before?

[@davesmith5656]

Surplus killing and starvation behavior. Would be nice to know where it is most vulnerable. I've only heard that a really good whack right on the nose will discourage it, but for sure that's not going to kill it. What's the best way to take out its eyes, for example? Is there a weak point on the skull that could be caved in with a rock? Is there a way to get on its back, or is it like a cat (able to get you off). If you have a gun, where do you aim? If you happen to have a hunting knife only, where do you try to cut or stab it?

[@missladwig8921]

Bring bear spray and a gun. It'll protect people.

[@mac10watp31]

Dont make it about race black or white if a bear's hungry you're next

[@recordfishhunter9234]

I believe this was a bad bear just like there are bad people this was more than killing for food this was a bloody violent rampage killing spree by a bad bear what do you think ?

[@leilaloolee9345]

@@recordfishhunter9234 in reply to R.F.Hunter. Personally I dont believe there is a "bad bear." This bear was starving and in turn began to kill others because he viewed them as a threat. He was protecting his food. He was driven by instincts and hunger. In my opinion only. God bless.

[@justanotherday3969]

THAT IS HORRIFIC! Some things are absolutely unavoidable- we understand that, BUT this 16 year old young man depended on his mom to make the right decision and make the best call in this case especially when it came to KNOWING there WERE/ARE bears around but chose to go against her gut feelings and decided to risk the chances anyhow! When it comes to your children- WHO would risk not only the life of their child OR children, BUT even risk your child seeing YOU be killed, mauled, murdered slaughtered, and eaten alive by anything or any one? What a tragic and heinous memory that could have been avoided with wisdom. I may be b ing dramatic, but it just sounded like the mom made such a careless decision when she KNEW there was danger!

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[@thomasgumersell9607]

Very poignant video how a stranger was willing to aid a Mother and Son. Ray's actions did save the young teens life. By taking on the full brunt of the Black Bears attack. Unfortunately Kelly succumbed to her injuries as well. In Bear country it's the ones who don't make noise. The Bear that stalks you and often one doesn't even know their in eminent danger until it charges. 💪🏼

[@nunziospacone5000]

When you go hiking or just walking in the woods ALWAYS CARRY A FIRE ARMS THAT IS CAPABLE OF STOPPING AN ATTACK BUY A WILD ANIMAL AND A COUPLES OF CANS OF BEAR SPRAY!!!!!

[@bluemoon2934]

I’m very surprised that no one had any bear spray or fire arms out there so close to bear territory…….Just ridiculous to be out there with Nuthin for protection….

[@kevinoshea4134]

You have to be a serious fool to do this without a shotgun

[@BobSoltis1]

This is an incredibly false recreation that is not even close to what actually happened. They were walking on a raised wooden walkway between Pool A and Pool B at the Hot springs. They were NOT exploring in a wilderness part of the park. There were dozens of people within shouting distance. The bear came up on the walkway and attacked them. It dragged Kitchens off the walkway and killed him below the walkway. A dozen people were on the walkway throwing towels and shoes and towels at the bear. The bear was shot over Kitchen's body as it was eating him. The entire Warden's report can be read in bear expert Gary Shelton's book "Bear Attacks: The Deadly Truth".

[@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV]

You would be much smarter just to avoid going to and through Canada. As the general carrying of Firearms in Canada is prohibited.

[@forever1909]

Bears when they walk past you with there head turned away from ya and appear to be leaving....get ready he will be returning with a surprise attack

[@Crystl22]

At least carry bear spray if you can't carry a gun. Why not at least give yourself a fighting chance.

[@simmomantua8910]

God bless

[@trinidadapodaca7027]

weither ur upwind or down wind makes a difference especially when u hunt. these critters can catch ur scent a mile away.make sure ur scent doesnt carry it to them. u need to walk toward the wind.u can actually catch their scent especially if it's big foot

[@trinidadapodaca7027]

u always carry a big bowie in case u have to make a last stand. like davy crokett