Stranded For Days Alone In The Alaskan Wilderness | Fight to Survive S2 E6 | Wonder

After a successful hunt, Adrian Knopps' hunting partner disappears taking their bear out to the boat. Now Adrian finds himself stranded on a tidal flat surround by bears and wolf packs and with a massive storm bearing down on him. How will he survive?
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Fight to Survive tells the inspiring true stories of outdoorsmen who have faced down death in the wilderness and lived to tell their story. Adventurer, author and survivor Craig DeMartino hosts the series, journeying to meet other survivors and hear their stories. Each week, Craig takes a survivor back to the flashpoint of their ordeal as they share with him their very own fight to survive. This series takes the audience right into to some of the most majestic and dangerous places in North America. From the exciting action to the inspiring comebacks, these stories will remind us all that faith, determination and human spirit can do anything when faced with the ultimate Fight to Survive.
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[@minhhop3208]

millions of thanks to our American Coast Guards and Rescue team ! The best well trained and kindest pesonnels!

[@vickyhuntx7583]

Of the many survival stories I've watched this is the only one where I've seen the victim praying and calling on God to rescue Him, it's incredible hallelujah 🙌 Glory to God almighty

[@mellisaperez9823]

amen. I was thinking the same thing. I think if it was me Iwould probably never stop praying . you have nothing to lose when u pray .

[@ShiaM]

Yes loved His faith. God is so real & amazing if people only understood, God will get you through life just as he got him through the incident. Get a relationship with God by talking to Him & He will hear you and give you peace & answers

[@Stripeyperch]

Yeah I would pray to God, Allah, the Sun the moon the stars and anyone else 🙏

[@shawnhasty7480]

If more people in the world believed in the good Lord Jesus it wouldn't be in the state its in what a wonderful observation you made may God Bless you and yours.

[@Camibug]

Shouldn’t that say something…so many survive without prayer?

[@connieh.4212]

I used to live on a tropical island and could not even imagine what “cold” meant. “Cold” was like the AC was making me shiver while I wear my tank top. It was only after I moved to Canada, that I understand that “cold” means “shock”, “constricted movement”, “organ failure”, “death”. People who are speculating some wild story do not understand what “cold” is because they have never felt it themselves.

[@mainemermaid6596]

As a life long boater & boat owner, and 35 year, member of the USCGA, I've heard many stories about people who fall off their boat and drown because they can't get back in. This likely happened to Garrett. [My guess is that he stood up in the dinghy, and attempted to launch a big hunk of meat, up & over the gunnel, but didn't have enough momentum and it came back at him, causing him to lose balance and fall in, pushing the dingy away, where it was pulled away in the current.] You can't be in denial that things can go wrong, and they do so quickly on the water. You've got to have a swim ladder, swim platform, rope ladder, or knotted rope, that can help you climb in, should you end up in the water. You only have a couple of mins before hypothermia renders your hands useless, even in warmer climates. May he Rest in Peace.

[@oneworldawakening]

To everyone who asked why Adrian didn't swim to the boat, the video narration stated that the water was too cold and the current too fast. To everyone who wants to know exactly how Garrett died, I suspect that details were kept out of the video out of respect for his family's feelings. To everyone who said Adrian should have built a raft, what would he used to tie the pieces together? How would he stay on top? and How would he paddle? This was not a Tom Hanks movie.

[@JdmgjnFjahgks]

You could get quite a bit of cordage from cutting your T-shirt into thin strips. Your shirt only offers a little protection from the elements anyways

[@Dogsrule777]

For anyone who thinks it’s suspicious just keep in mind a tiny boat like that weighted down w/ 300 pounds of bear in even slightly choppy swells is totally vulnerable. If the dude fell in that cold water in all his clothes and there was a heavy current it’s pretty easy to see what probably happened.

[@salliegallegos918]

Tragic!

[@nat0106951]

yeah. and the bear got its revenge even after death ✌🏻🤐

[@paullee3996]

​@@nat0106951st$u wasn't no revenge u mo=÷n

[@karlweiss7560]

What about the life jacket?

[@sandrahernandez2849]

Comments are more entertaining than the episode

[@fightinganonymous4674]

True

[@GaZonk100]

usually are...there are some fn funny natural comedians out there

[@DinoCism]

This reminds me of the episode of I shouldn't be Alive where everyone in the comments realized, reading between the obvious lines, that the woman and man in the episode obviously murdered the other two they were stranded on the boat with. It's funny cause in both cases the "survivors" are super religious people eager to present themselves in this heroic light which makes it even more stomach turning when you realize what they most likely did to the people who are conveniently no longer here to tell their side of the story. Crazy.

[@jdawg119]

I don’t think the guy seems guilty... I think he’s holding back tears the whole time actually. I really don’t think he killed his friend or something like that, as the comments suggest.

[@abdunasulu]

You are right. Again if the man was involved, why did he get stranded for a week with no assistance or rescue. If he easily went out that river jungle, you would suspect something was planned but himself also narrally survived

[@paullee3996]

He was crying

[@F-N-C]

the longer you stay out there the better chance they will believe you@@abdunasulu

[@jeaniemarczniec7755]

After watching Coast Guard Sitka rescue this guy I am glad there was a story behind this and having a better understanding of what happened. God was watching out for you and in the end, your last words were talking to God and the Coast Guard of Sitka. Thank you for sharing your story. Blessings

[@joelaw5207]

No need to Stretch an episode into 2 parts it dosnt work. it spoils the enjoyment for the viewer.

[@karenduey9675]

I watched this on KZbin on my tv and felt like something wasn’t right, so I wanted to read the comments on my iPad. I’m glad I’m not the only one who thought it seemed fishy! Just didn’t add up to me.

[@ithongowanjogu8154]

So many things don't add up here.. 1. He said he knew he was dead after 1hr of his departure. Thats weird. He didn't even guess the dude might be stuck on the shore somewhere. 2. There were so many logs of wood lying down which he could have used to float on them to the anchored boat 🚢 which was 1/2 a mile away. 3. It was a coincidence that he had both rifles at the same time..."to try and reduce the weight on the small boat" 🤔🤔 4. They couldn't make 2 or 3 trips for the bear meat 🍖? Thus the dude has to be left with both rifles?? Am not a detective but I got some questions

[@marcalan1198]

that water temperature never gets out of the 40s all year around. the human body cannot survive water in the low 60s. so that should help clear some of yalls suspicion!!

[@triplereed1]

He said looking back he wished they had made a different plan. His friend was obviously more in control because it was his boat and his mistake to make.

[@violagentsch]

I know homeless ppl have better survival skills.

[@violagentsch]

A hunter that can't eat raw meet?

[@sdsfgsty]

They ran out of stories!

[@everettanderson9493]

Garrett, I am so sorry for your loss and am thankful that God had spared your life.. I want to share....I have also camped out in blackbear country near wolf packs in Washington State. You should have gone into the tree line and built a shelter. Build a wind blocking wall out of lumber. Build an A-FRAME lean-to AWAY from the wind, and build a fire in 3 places--one infront of your lean-to, one to the right and one to the left of your camp. You'd probably spend 8 hours a day collecting firewood, but atleast you'd be warm, comfortable and safe where you could eat geese, birds and other animals for food. The forest is always a good solution to protect against the harsh elements and the weather. Choose a good spot around very sturdy trees with no dead stands or fallen tber around. God Bless you and I'm glad you're safe.

[@XBLXxR1fleManxX]

EXACTLY, I COMMENTED THE SAME THING JUST NOW. IT'S SO CRINGE -____- GLAD HE'S OKAY BUT DANG DON'T BE THIS GUY, I FEEL LIKE I STILL WOULD OF KNOWN BETTER IF I HADN'T SEEN LES STROUD'S TV SHOW IN 2009. IT'S JUST COMMON SENSE.

[@marte1a256]

But he was stuck on a mud flat with cliffs all over. He wasn’t on a plane forest.

[@trudyromany1542]

Adrian love and faith in God and his will power kept him alive. These true stories is both sad and amazing to watch. The human body is truly wonderful and fearfully made.

[@lisaedenshaw-krieger4241]

Now that I watched this episode. So sorry to hear about your friend, Garrett. Our weather is unforgiving. We get tons of rain, Ketchikan is part of 17 million acres of a temperate rainforest. Being in the wilderness with no one around is scary. Anyone visiting our beautiful town must be prepared for the winds and rain. Some times we have nice days. Being born and raised here, we adjust to it. Right now residents on Park Avenue and Creek street had to evacuate their homes. Mudslide in Haines buried people. The tiny town where some of my family live, is in a state of emergency. Enjoy our home when you visit because, it's not always so nice in the winters.

[@hodasakr2011]

Hi the only thing I think is that he killed a bear for no reason & got his karma being killed serves him right

[@ethansairsoftandmore5327]

​@hodasakr2011 you obviously are just ignorant to the reason why you are allowed to hunt. You should meet his fate.

[@dankus.memeokus4192]

​@@hodasakr2011 lol they were gonna eat it😂 it was FOOD 300 pounds of it that's 300 reasons

[@kelxstarr7331]

splitting into two completely ruined this episode... dont do that agin

[@jthomas4361]

NOPE, I enjoyed it thoroughly

[@kelxstarr7331]

@@jthomas4361 lol there is always someone right?

[@mauricio6614]

They do it to all videos, its sucks.

[@jimbob465]

This was one story told over two episodes of the show...

[@lukast02]

SO, what happened to his friend in the beginning? Confused? Did he fall out and drown?

[@unicornsparkle5574]

I would think he got attacked by a grizzly in the water but you might be right in thinking he drowned

[@bovbag8888]

I searched online and every news source just mentions he drowned boarding the boat, this whole thing seems fraudulent

[@jeaniemarczniec7755]

@@bovbag8888 He was boarding the boat and with all that meat he may have slipped into the water. He had 15 minutes to get out because of hypothermia the water in Alaska is very cold. If he did have a life jacket he was not going to survive. Suggestion watch Coast Guard Alaska and Sitka and maybe you would get a better idea of what Alaska is all about. Alaska is not the lower 48 it can be down right hostile.

[@bovbag8888]

@@jeaniemarczniec7755 yeah the tides with silt/debris is a force I dont understand. I think the reenactment makes it seem sketchier than it actually was

[@nateh7674]

www.adn.com/alaska-news/article/missing-craig-hunters-body-found-canal/2013/09/27/

[@filipinaghie5234]

What you experienced on big storm is terrible but it's a way God use it for your Good.see you can drink water from the small whole where rain water drops. The boat drift away where the fisherman's notice it and report to coastguard and that's the way they found you. What a amazing story. PRAISE GOD!ALWAYS IN PRAYER FOR GOD HEARS AND SEE YOU.

[@micahhardman3183]

Fresh water Springs falling from the mountains...WOW..definitely a huge Blessing.

[@sarahpiaggio2693]

I'm not sure what that comment means. If you're trapped, thirsty and there isn't any fresh water around, and then you find some pristine mountain water, generally that's considered to be a good thing, and people who believe in God call that "good thing" a "blessing". It doesn't mean he's saying it's a miraculous event.

[@awalam2037]

He did nothing and was waiting for death. This is not a professional hunter and he did not fight for survival

[@jthomas4361]

What should he have done Mr Expert?

[@marcomac8824]

Awal Am agree - he showed great courage and skill - if he’d tried to leave he would have been bear food

[@Lamos01]

@@marcomac8824 Have u seen a bear anytime? He had 2 rifles, bear would run away just from shouting at him, not even saying about using gun.

[@Bryan-Hensley]

@@jthomas4361 found some vines, old trees branches, logs, tied them together and rowed to the boat. We used to build make shift rafts when I was 10 years old.

[@sarahpiaggio2693]

I think after the first few days of being battered by high wind and rain, he wasn't strong enough to do anything much and if he'd tried he probably would have made some clumsy mistake and died. Remember this is a particularly unforgiving environment due to the extreme cold and apex predators (who seemed to infest that area in particular)

[@guaromiami]

Anybody else at least a little suspicious about the friend's "disappearance?"

[@xonx209]

the bear's revenge

[@LaHayeSaint]

A whirlpool? An underwater current? A whale? A submerged rock?

[@youdaone7048]

@@xonx209 that was my first thought. Killing a big beautiful bear like that is ludicrous to me. The bear 🐻 got his karma I guess.

[@garyclarke1679]

He killed his friend because the guy wanted all the bear meat to himself 😂

[@artiet5982]

This was so wierd. To assume your buddy died, and just sit there for 7 days 1/2 mile from your life saving boat. I just watched an episode of "I shoudlnt be alive" where a guy swam 10 miles after his plane crashed in the sea of Cortez during a ridiculous storm and made it to land. I know the waters cold but still.. I don't know just wierd. I wonder if I would've swam or stayed

[@ithongowanjogu8154]

Am so confused too..on the first episode he said after 1hr, he knew he was dead..he didn't even guess that the dude could have made it on the shore...I smell a rat

[@mihlalimase6397]

The alaskan waters are too cold. You can die literally within 10 mins. His body was found. He drowned 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@jimbob465]

His friend died because the water was so cold, you would not swim it.....

[@karenduey9675]

I felt the same way. Weird!

[@Bryan-Hensley]

I could have made a raft out of old trees logs and branches. I'd say they got in a drunken fight.

[@samsanfratello7549]

Both rifles belonged to the guide, what kind of hunter would go on a trip wthout his own rifle?

[@charlieclark102]

Wow what a story I was lost in the woods only one was enough for me. Thank you coast guard. Thanks!!!

[@danmimis4576]

It's still unclear how the other guy died. And since they were seasoned Alaskan hunters how come they didn't know that 300 lb of extra-weight (bear meat in their case) was too much for their boat? And a "seasoned Alaskan hunter" without the means to make a fire just doesn't sound right ...

[@itsalex8965]

He drowned trying to get on the boat because when he was getting on the boat with the beer meat it was to heavy and he slipped of the boat. That’s the best explanation, and then he drowned because the water is cold

[@itsalex8965]

@Neil Miranda ??? that makes no sense no fense

[@itsalex8965]

@Neil Miranda what

[@itsalex8965]

@Neil Miranda no

[@The-Man-Right-Chea]

@Neil Miranda exactly. I gotta believe his friend could swim since he was a season boater or would have at minimum had his life vest on

[@whoisthispianist194]

Poor beautiful bear.

[@nicolajanebiswas2694]

I know another beautiful creature, dead just for the sake of it...

[@brettfielding1816]

If you are wondering why he didn’t swim I have an idea behind his choice not to. Usually large rivers have a strong current. They came in on a boat that was fairly big, not a John boat. But you still have to be careful in a river that is only 8-10 feet deep. Water can appear “not that fast” on top but be super fast moving underneath. He was an experienced hunter so I imagine he knew that. A swim of 800m was risky. Just try to swim that far at your gyms pool. You can also fuel up beforehand and I still bet most people can’t finish. This guy had only eaten a few hundred calories over several days so his best chance was day 1 and at that time he wasnt in full wtf mode.

[@jeaniemarczniec7755]

The water is very cold in Alaska within 15 mins hypothermia would have set in he would have not made it. God did not want him to take that route.

[@Camibug]

@@Bryan-Hensley on top of the currents?! Wut. The currents will still take you in a raft lol

[@darrentomkins1]

So firstly the 800m would have been narrowed down to about 100m or 200m max as he would have walked down the side of the river to be perpendicular to the boat. That swim is doable in freezing water in less than 5min.

[@tjburr1968]

Wait for low tide and swim! Save your friend! Only reason not to is perhaps he never learned to swim.

[@comrade1135]

Not everyone goes to boy scouts child you just proved his point and you probably tested the raft on a lake

[@rossl5908]

This has got to be the most anti climatic I Should Be Dead. The title should be “man sits in tree for 7 days and eats granola bars.”

[@darrenwood3984]

Without doubt the most boring episode 😴

[@GaZonk100]

haha!

[@chrishall3890]

A hunter getting hunted? I call that karma

[@janjacksonauthor]

Truly a Fight to Survive. I'd like to mention before you get into situations of survival make a commitment now that you would turn to God to help you out. I've noticed in stories like this, most never mention God in the mix like this man did. He will go through it with you and help so why would you want to just try and do it all alone. Remember we've been told, "God first and all else shall be given." Blessed Day Your Way

[@kingsleykronkk3925]

Praying to God works best when it coincides with dumb luck or good planning or personal strengths.

[@vrpinky22]

Thank you Loard

[@WarriorWomanWaWo]

How did the friend actually die though after he left in the boat? 🤔

[@DinoCism]

How indeed.. lol. Seriously though. How Adrian?

[@donnabittner69]

Some how the boat tipped with all that bear meat! And he drowned due to icy water and current

[@jesusramos778]

it's almost like if God took revenge about the bear

[@skw1961]

God is not revengeful

[@johnday1172]

Great videos. Keep them coming.

[@jrsoper6524]

So , this guy could have tied a few logs together and got back to the boat. What exactly happened here, did Garrett just drop over dead ??? Unanswered questions...🤔

[@JavierBonillaC]

Completely agree... he’s like a kid Boy Scout.

[@garyclarke1679]

I know wot went wong he killed his buddy because he was sleeping with his wife and he didn’t want to share the meat lol

[@jrsoper6524]

@@garyclarke1679 😆

[@hilarymoloney1711]

I feel sorry for the innocent bear they killed that was minding its own business; such a beautiful animal.

[@Eli-dd5jc]

Killed it for food

[@jessicaurbina4246]

Right and everyone’s all sad dude died, he took a life that day too.

[@mantolis33]

Bear got his revenge after all

[@cutter7515]

There BS god doesn't say anything about killing other living creatures

[@asmabegum8674]

Bear soul must have killed him, not an ordinary bear I suppose

[@Mandy-nt2cs]

I really didn't want to see the pictures of that slain bear.. There's just no need to kill anything that has a life to live unless you're hungry.

[@alexwillis7093]

He said he was only half mile which is 800 metres, from the boat, that's not very far. If he had got too the boat there would be food, water, bed and a radio to call for help. His story doesn't add up.

[@yvettegrant3335]

How did he become the hunted?didn't depict him being hunted at all.it showed only how the friend disappeared.the friend should have been in eye shot still,why is he laughing at his so-called story?so much more to the story ,I say".

[@_nick_d]

Try swimming Alaskan waters, it ain’t happening

[@alexwillis7093]

@@_nick_d yes I'm sure it's cold but he says he was 1/2 mile from the mouth of the river, where the boat was anchored. So if he moved further towards the boat along the bank he would be closer to the boat. He could make fire so he could of made a raft. I mean he could of got within at least a 1/4 of a mile or 400 metres from the boat. Or was he on the boat the whole time cut it loose swam to the bank and waited for rescue.

[@GlobalFreeLiving]

He can't swim to the boat? He would had frozen to death.

[@poutinedream5066]

Bear Gryls woulda got to that boat. Just sayin.

[@asterias8544]

“I had to survive to tell his story” “He disappeared” THATS IT?

[@jessicaurbina4246]

Right lmao

[@godfirst7216]

U Didn’t watch the first episode

[@sarahpiaggio2693]

@@godfirst7216 I watched the 1st episode, but I'm none the wiser. All we know is that he left with the skiff and kayak but didn't come back for his friend.

[@highwaydaytime7669]

Yeah exactly. God forbid anyone just assume he got eaten. Nope really vague story about him just vanishing.

[@SukhwinderSingh-jo2iv]

God Is Great! 🙌

[@bailey2913]

Wondering what the circumstances of his death were still, weird thing is he should of been in view the whole time, if the guy could see the boat moored up from where he was?! 🤔

[@SignedOff402]

Yup.

[@irisenamorado]

Yes, he said his friend disappeared before his eyes.

[@bailey2913]

@@irisenamorado then he would of seen or known what happened, I think if anything that was just a figure of speech!

[@ps5andseriesx]

You have to watch the first part. This is the second part. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJyTZnhjn6qhedE

[@bailey2913]

@@ps5andseriesx I’ve seen it, there’s still no explanation for what happened to him!

[@womenfemale1849]

1 Hunting for sports is a sin. 2 WHAT'S happened to the friend ??????

[@nicolajanebiswas2694]

what a miracle, Jehovah saved you...

[@kc4699]

for anyyone ascribing holy intervention in this instance to the survivor, i'd just like to say 'get a grip'. for sure having a higher power, whatever it may be, will help with survival, but props actually go to the incredible Alaskan Coast Guard. also, i'm no vegan but if the last recorded photos of the deceased are of celebrating the death of a bear, & trying to tow that weight by yourself on a kayak, then honestly, you reap what you sow. the risks are clear.

[@lenledwidge5367]

The little 10 footer was riding low in the water. It would not take much movement for the little boat to take on water and go down. R.I.P FELLOW HUNTER.

[@GaZonk100]

I would have designed and built a boat from random driftwood - no need for anything fancy - sealed it with some bitumen-tar I would have found somewhere (it's an oil-bearing location)...with some oars made of brush(I prefer spruce) and a couple of minutes practice I would have made it over to the Abundance in a jiffy...people aren't resourceful enough

[@RiverRatHeather]

I love this channel.

[@HiramDiazDiaz-mx4rm]

I lived in Kodiak island for 2 years coming from the Caribbeanpuerto Rico never experience cold weather ,but as a kid took a shortcut to school as a 12 yr old infected whit sharks an barracudas.,I think the current an the cold water an the wheig of his clothe play a big part to the tragedy,😅😢

[@letschill9271]

I didnt even started watching, the comments made me think twice🤔

[@slix1991]

Me too i paused the video immediately.

[@jthomas4361]

You both sound like people that are easily manipulated by what others say or write.

[@slix1991]

@@jthomas4361 Nah actually I watched it but sometimes I take a look at comments section first to have an idea about the content . Its like checking an app reviews on apple store before downloading xD sorry for my english

[@letschill9271]

@@jthomas4361 maybe.but this is me.l cant be you or anybody

[@fightinganonymous4674]

Me too

[@erikaveganvixen7540]

Heaven forbid his family thinks he was killed by animals. He MUST tell them that their son just disappeared in the water and he didn't do anything.

[@FalconPunch1978]

I heard flixzone is complete garbage..

[@SavageAudits]

What could he have done?

[@kvltizt]

@@SavageAudits Nothing at all. He would have died too if he tried swimming out there.

[@Gamonoz]

yea all the people in the comments saying they would swim are idiots. If he had tried to swim he would have ended up dead just like his friend did. The water is far too cold to try and swim. Your organs would shut down. You wouldnt even be able to stay afloat, your brain wouldn’t be able to function. Youd lose feeling in all your limbs. I mean, it makes sense that he assumed adrian had died. Theres no way adrian would have just left his friend there like that unless something terrible happened to him. He knew that if the boat had capsized then he was a gonner, and it makes the most logical sense that, that was what happened to him.

[@tevir2desjr]

Way much better if there's no splitting of the whole story into two. . . . 10-11-2020

[@mauricio6614]

I just enter in this video just to see if they split episodes with every story, and yes, they do it! Its sucks! Its a mess!

[@patriciawickholm3617]

There isn't that much to the story to drag it out. Doesn't make sense.

[@dianeapatrick]

Wish the animals had got him. I hate hunters.

[@stephaniep1761]

It is how humans survived for thousands of years.

[@judyherman5470]

God does still work miracles.

[@williamtan1933]

I am thinking why didn't he even try to swim to the boat before the boat vanished after the storm. He could have make a Mayday call over the radio on the boat.

[@countryboy5413]

The current probably and thats a half of a mile so he would most likely drown and he would get hypothermia

[@jeaniemarczniec7755]

Do you realize the temperature of the water in Alaska, 15 minutes tops to survive, if he would have tried to swim he would have never made it. Watch Coast Guard Alaska you may learn how it is done up there. Hypothermia would have set in and then it is all over.

[@dasten123]

Dude, in this situation there is no such thing as "trying"... either you make it or you die

[@lalitafaroli]

@@countryboy5413 Plus, he was an older person; not a young strong man.

[@prebens.e.nielsen7545]

Where did the partner go so suddenly, he had sight to the boat, and enough timber to collect it to a raft and get out to the damn boat, why is he just waiting for something to happen, glad he is not with us when hunting moose and bears in North Norway.

[@jaebo7504]

If I was Garreth's family I wouldn't believe that story about what happen to him, I feel like a big part of this story is missing..

[@Gamonoz]

yea all the people in the comments saying they would swim are idiots. If he had tried to swim he would have ended up dead just like his friend did. The water is far too cold to try and swim. Your organs would shut down. You wouldnt even be able to stay afloat, your brain wouldn’t be able to function. Youd lose feeling in all your limbs. I mean, it makes sense that he assumed adrian had died. Theres no way adrian would have just left his friend there like that unless something terrible happened to him. He knew that if the boat had capsized then he was a gonner, and it makes the most logical sense that, that was what happened to him.

[@alyssautley]

Exactly...somethings fishy for sure

[@MissX905]

I guess Garreth's family believe that their son/brother would think more to take a loaded down boat with all his bear meat and leave his friend on shore with just 2 guns? Any hunter knows to keep your firearm with you at all times if possible. Leaving 1 little gun behind is not going to make much difference in the weight of the boat. It would have been better to leave 75 to 100lbs of the meat behind and maybe later go back and get it. This guy is putting the soul blame on the dead man :(.

[@zekizerule]

@@MissX905 l couldnt agree more.

[@highwaydaytime7669]

@@MissX905 yeah I think it's all a bit fishy. And at one point he said he wanted to live so he could tell his family "the right story". I guess you could take that as him just wanting them to know what happened but I was intrigued why he phrased it like that.

[@tamisherwood2568]

I am also confused,. Hunter was not hunted .. hello

[@Trentesttubebaby40]

He gave them a Watchtower pamphlet on the helicopter.

[@m.mitrut5897]

It beats me how come someone who has a rifle at his disposal, lots of branches to make a makeshift shelter, water and what not is whining like a 5 yeaor old who's got lost in the woods.

[@michaeltrumph121]

Well said.

[@jeaniemarczniec7755]

Someday you may be in a situation like that and then you will understand what he did and why. Judge not lest you be judged. Shame on you all.

[@m.mitrut5897]

@@jeaniemarczniec7755 No judgement here, just pure common sense. Shame is on the healthy, well equipped man for not doing anything to save himself although he might have without much effort.

[@m.mitrut5897]

@@jeaniemarczniec7755 BTW, someone who decides to sell his story to be made into a film, by default ought to be prepared for people expressing their opinions.

[@KayLee19676]

Bear Grills would be disappointed for sure with this story

[@F-N-C]

This goes against everything Bear Grills taught us about surviving. He also said that there were NO WINDS that day on the river.

[@user-xd4rs6vr4n]

Why is he so scared of bears when he has two guns? Why is he able to light a fire the first night but then not after?

[@merdeanadennis6953]

A miracle indeed

[@luciaschieffer8958]

He killed bears and at the end bears killed him, everything is even.

[@E-D-E2704]

Having thought about this in great depth i have come to the conclusion on how his friend died....ok here goes.. The guy was making his way back to the anchored boat with 300 lbs of bear meat when low and behold Baloo was heading towards him in a small row boat as he was visiting his uncle paddington who lived out that way , anyways he spots this human and turns towards him to investigate the smell his big old nose was picking up . The guy in the boat started screaming and shouting and threw his coat over something in his boat but not before Baloo caught a glimpse of his nephews skinned body , and that ladies and gentlemen was how mr human never got back to the safety of his anchored boat. Moral of the story...there are no better hunters than KARMA !!

[@LaHayeSaint]

Combat Appreciation -- Seeing the demise of my companion on the river, my immediate concern would be to build a raft back to the boat. On the boat there are survival supplies. My efforts should immediately be focused on the raft , how may hours of daylight I have, and the vicinity of predators. I need to maintain a fire and dead wood fuel supply for warmth and to deter predators and to act as a light beacon should darkness fall earlier than anticipated. This would be the easiest survival strategy, rather than attempt the rigors of the interior. Time is of the essence. I need that dirigible raft and I need it fast. I would be worried about the river current which could sweep me past the boat and out to sea, but it's worth the risk.

[@omidahmadi8289]

Tankyou for videos.

[@daryapeppo2359]

Well done brother!!!

[@snowwhite7571]

How did his friend drown, he was in a boat? Hmmm 😔

[@christineleahy2013]

Really really strange !!

[@jeaniemarczniec7755]

I thought that also, but if he had a life jacket on he would have 15 mins of survival in that fridgid water. The boat was heavy with that meat anything could of happened when he made that turn.

[@_nick_d]

Easily capsized w all that weight on a tiny skiff

[@alexandriat5950]

This is the second half of the story

[@SignedOff402]

This guy must be a hit man.

[@SzLaurie]

It's called Karma! Leave the animals alone!!

[@BobGeorgeMalem]

If the small boat sank or capsized, why didn't Garrett just swim over to the big boat?

[@everettanderson9493]

The 35*F (2*C) water and fast currents.

[@PInk77W1]

No chance

[@raywilliams5972]

Take a 500 yard swim in 40 degree water someday...make a will first

[@sm0kei38]

i wonder what happend to this friend tho, glad he survived!

[@user-hh2dh7uf5q]

What a catchy story, catchy drama, catchy characters.

[@jimf1964]

No disrespect to the guy going through this, but if he was determined to stay on that tree, he should have at least got some branches to break the wind, and cut down on the rain. Pretty basic stuff.

[@patinajadeatherton2385]

Was thinking the exact same thing. The tree actually looked like it could be a cozy spot. I would have spent the time I had to collect branches and trees to try to enclose the area for better protection. I mean, he did have a ton of time on his hands and two guns to protect himself should he have an encounter with bears or wolves.

[@jimmy6283]

I'd of gone in to surviving mode, he has everything to survive and everything he needs to survive walking distance away. Go hunt some food, build a shelter, make a fire, it's full of fresh water rivers from the mountains,It's not like having no gun or figher starter, I don't buy his story in full., makes him sound heroic like all men want to be. Go watch lone survivor the film then watch the true story its nothing like the soldier made out, or the film

[@vinnynumbnuts1113]

I would have went to higher ground and challenged the animals with firepower. I would have made kills for meat. Built a makeshift shelter. Made lots of fire and smoke when possible.

[@MissX905]

How tall would that tree he was in be in height? 14:47 mark. He says the water got to 5 ft high? And then the boat got un moored at some point also?

[@scottmoseley5122]

Wow that was a big bear 🐻 head. I'm glad they found Garrett s body. I'm sure they did an autopsy..no gunshot wounds or trauma. I think the JWs story holds water.

[@biker5662]

JW? Was he a Jehovah's Witness?

[@xonx209]

When he saw the helicopter why didn't he fire a shot to alert them? Thankfully they saw him anyway.

[@sarahpiaggio2693]

too far gone, I think he may have been unconscious (he hadn't slept all that time) and I heard in other reports that he'd been fitting

[@Snailryder]

They wouldnt be able to hear it above the noise of the rotors

[@bovbag8888]

this video will lead to a reddit-lead investigation the friends death lol

[@SdH76zhEU]

I dont wanna make any assumptions here, like others, but was there no way for him to get to the Boat? Along the Coast, to get nearer, then swimm, guess he cant swimm..? I mean half a mile seems doable, or is it that deadly cold, thought it was summer?

[@highwaydaytime7669]

You might make the swim but would you then have the strength or dexterity to be able to pull yourself out of the water?

[@Irina_395]

RIP the bear 💔😥

[@nmuganda1]

If he didn’t kill the bear. He probably would have been alive 💁🏾

[@lunaluck1060]

Yes, he probably would be. The sad thing is that I don't know if either of them had ever eaten bear meat, but it's almost inedible, although I think this was more for a trophy which is horrible. A family friend brought us some bear meat when I was a kid and my Dad stewed it all day, but it was still so dry and tough.

[@mythicalmeanderings]

@@lunaluck1060 lmao that’s just bad cooking. Bear stew is amazing

[@ShakeLoose222]

Agree 💯

[@lunaluck1060]

@@mythicalmeanderings Hah... I think I'll just take your word on that as my Dad was an awesome cook and this meal was beyond awful. He told us we had to eat it and then ended up hating it himself.... so we got a lucky break there as none of us could eat it. He did it like a pot roast in the oven with veggies.

[@derryjones1029]

It's a grizzly tale🤣

[@sealedbytheblood9082]

It cracks me up that his friend was so quick to throw a funeral for him😂

[@highwaydaytime7669]

Yeah like, bye! Seems a strange thing to do after just an hour.

[@sealedbytheblood9082]

@@highwaydaytime7669 lol I know, crazy

[@RaeBattleRapsMood]

Every time I hear one of these stories, the weather will be fine while the people/person is ok. As soon as they get lost or injured, the weather turns deadly: Ton of rain, ton of snow, extreme temperatures etc. It’s like nature is TRYING to kill them or teach them a lesson. I really don’t feel like humans should be out there hunting etc. Weird🤔

[@rdrcrnawannabe]

If his friend died, how did he truly know? Was his friend’s body found?

[@Aklcorp]

yeah they said at the end that the body was found in the water and that he drown

[@michaelpcooksey5096]

If you are truly close to someone... and especially if it includes a spiritual connection, its not uncommon to know when someone dies. A Navy seal associate told me that while he was in Vietnam he knew when his father died back in the states. No one believed him. Just off a long patrol assignment on the Ho Chi Min trail...He left against orders and got back to the states just in time for the funeral. Such connections exist... for some people. [Because of the evidence there was no court marshal]

[@boydsiabusu256]

In the wilderness anything man made, enemies o human nature is important to gv u a clue.

[@Hustle_n_motivate44]

Wait I thought he had three ways to start a fire but yet he didn’t hunt because he didn’t want to eat his kill raw? I get it his fire just put out by rain but why not build another one?

[@MissX905]

I'd like to know what food was found on the drifting boat? This guy just lived on 4 granola bars when he's got animals all around him to kill and live off?

[@FemaleSniper86]

you are forgetting that it was constantly raining... to start a fire, you need dry food... or at least dry something... so how do u cook food without fire? How do you start fire when the wood is drenched?

[@dontknow2949]

Damn what are the chances last night I watched this story on coast guard alaska , and now the same happening on this channel!

[@hi9865]

Sorry that you lost your best friend. May he rest in glory.

[@willcollins31]

You must not interfere with morher nature.... Jehovah plays second fiddle ..she comes first... they had no business killing that bear.... and mothwr nature nade.them realise that ... bragging about their kill ..that will never end well

[@hellboundrubber4448]

Hunter??? A Caveman has more know how than so called Modern Man. Even a tiny bird knows how to make a nest for shelter. The Boat was just sitting there until it drifted away. Even the Boat got away!!!

[@MissX905]

Just wondering why the guy wanted both guns to be left with him? Like leaving 1 gun behind is not going to make a huge difference in the weight. If they were smart at least leave the kayak with just the bear pelts and some meat in it and they both go in the other boat to unload. Or put the pelts in the 1 boat (likely weighed less then the guy left behind) and the other guy paddles in the kayak. Or just insist to the 1 guy we're leaving some meat behind and some of the pelts as I'm NOT staying here alone.

[@ilariapiseddu1747]

The comments are the biggest plot twist ever

[@joshuabrown7034]

I'd have floated on some driftwood to the boat....on the second day

[@lekesanukinikin3688]

ᴬᴰᴿᴵᴬᴺˢ ᴶᴱᴴᴼᵛᴬᴴ ᴴᴱᴸᴾᴱᴰ ᴴᴵᴹ ˢᵁᴿᵛᴵᵛᴱ

[@barreljumper1607]

A majority of the responders think they're watching an episode of Forensic Files. Spoiler alert: you're not.

[@justintexter780]

Wait I did some detective work and he had a life jacket on when he left with the bear

[@notchmillion6089]

Had two life jackets

[@brazosbear4593]

At one point he had two rifles. Probably should have looked for the best route to shelter regardless of predators.

[@frankjones3671]

Perhaps! You Nevers knows the why's! Each person s reacts differently s in such situations ! Perhaps! Not wantings too gives ups on his, friend! Warms boats & warms meals! As the 2 hunters relied on the boat s ! & Not survivals ! Yet , that's what's happens ! It's stands to reasons ! Noones. Knows there's fates . Thank you one last note , is not wanting to makes the situation worse ! Staying in one places! As drowns ,or getting hurts .! It proof his faiths got him there's ! Praise God thank you

[@SignedOff402]

Guy is pretty Fing jolly considering the loss of a good friend. This man is lying.

[@slobodanbrnjic1603]

He killed his friend

[@tib0980]

@@slobodanbrnjic1603 he probably ate him

[@sarahpiaggio2693]

@@tib0980 body found (uneaten) cause of death apparently ruled drowning

[@loganmcghee2806]

rest in peace