The June 6th, 2024, Grizzly Bear Attack On Couple Carrying Groceries

[@135john135]

Unpredictable and extremely dangerous. 20 times stronger than man, sorry for the bear gratefully that family was prepared and took decisive Action. Bears are no joke.

[@louisegoins7630]

@@135john135 I hate it for the bear, but there really wasn't another valid option.

[@joshuabradshaw9120]

A 'curious' bear is curious to see if what it's seeing is a suitable protein source, thus it's predatory. A bear that approaches a person for any reason has no fear of them so it should always be seen as predatory or territorial depending on its behavior.

[@Lam-he6mj]

Same with mountain lions.

[@hairydogstail]

I have a mother Grizzly and a cub that frequents my area regularly...They have not acted aggressively towards anyone, but we always keep our heads on a swivel (while being armed) when we go outside or go for walks..Any bear that approaches a human is not a safe bear..Learning to live with wild animals requires respect from both parties..

[@MNP208]

The west side of the country is beautiful to visit, but I don’t want to live somewhere where I need to protect myself from bears in my own yard. ☹️

[@stevenfunderburg1623]

@@hairydogstail Why would you want to make "your area" in a Grizzly bear habitat?

[@hairydogstail]

@@stevenfunderburg1623 I didn't, the Grizzlies have expanded out since they have grown in numbers from the over 60 years I have lived in my home.. Why do people like you make comments about things they have no clue about?? Towns and homes have been all over Montana since the middle 1800's and animals have always been a part of it..These animals don't live in a fenced animal park, they are free to roam everywhere in Montana..

[@stevenfunderburg1623]

@@hairydogstail😂🤣🤣 So they re populated an area which you assumed you had the convenience of occupying even though they probably inhabited that area at some point off and on for the last few hundred years? And now that you realize that those rude bears are back in "your" area (which they initially populated maybe a million years before the first humans appeared there) are you going to actually take definitive action by comprehensively fencing off your yard? The fact that they "roam all over" indicates a defensive (or better yet, EVASIVE) obligation for people, not bears. Why do people like you make oblivious comments about things you feel entitled to?

[@hairydogstail]

@@stevenfunderburg1623 When you step into Montana, you are in Grizzly country..I do and have had the convenience of occupying my home since my family homesteaded here in the 1800's lol..I have hiked, camped, fished, trapped and worked in Grizzly country all of my life with out any problems..It is mostly the newbies who come here and get eaten, like the out of state bicyclist that got killed by a Grizzly in the middle of the town of Ovando..Her pepper spray didn't work..But you are more than welcome to come here and show us natives how to do it..Timothy Treadwell was another expert educating locals about Grizzly bears lol..

[@mello3214]

Glad they had protection at hand or this could’ve been a lot worse, you just never know! It’s amazing to me just how many bear encounters there have been in Idaho in the last few years. Thanks Addicus 😊

[@dustindustindontworry-jz8dh]

In situations like this one, HUMAN LIFE must come before the bears life.

[@louisegoins7630]

@@dustindustindontworry-jz8dh exactly.

[@Mooseracks]

Tuco in the movie said once...If you need to shoot SHOOT....don't talk ...been charged and attacked by many grizzly....had 9 moose taken by grizzly...my dad dropped 3...closest 8 feet away from his hunting partner.... AND NO...I DO NOT MAKE A HABIT OUT OF EVENTS ....BUT IF it comes to defending my life...or someone next to me.... I WILL MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE

[@stephenhastings3787]

It's called "the Tuco Rule."

[@Wes-l2d]

I’m also familiar with Tuco’s line, great comment 👍💪🇺🇸

[@fscottgray9784]

My cabin is only 5 miles from this incident and we have seen grizzly in this area over the last 5 years. Black bears have always been around and never given a problem over the last 60 years.

[@samthomas6354]

@@fscottgray9784 iam sure you won't be seeing them for long as they get killed simply for trying to live.....

[@fscottgray9784]

@@samthomas6354 and people should not be allowed to do the same.

[@Rem700R5MN]

Lots of comments from people that don’t understand the difference between human beings and animals. My heartfelt advice to those people is to go outside. The world looks different out there than it does on your iPhone.

[@metalmamasue3680]

Exactly, so many people think there are no bears anywhere near them in some places in the US. I've looked up bear sightings in their area and found several. Black bears can be found almost anywhere in the continental US. Anywhere their nose leads them in search of mates, food and a territory of their own. Those of us who do live in prime black bear country, know the (small) risk of running into one and are prepared for such things. We also prefer to live in God's country where the natural beauty and peace is very appealing and still safer than any city these days. We're also generally self reliant and prepared for any predators, human or other. We also rely on each other instead of any public services. I wouldn't live anywhere else. And we all have each other's backs here. I'm not leaving for anything. I know a good place when I land in one. 😊👍

[@louisegoins7630]

@@Rem700R5MN ❤️

[@patsyhowell5864]

Face it. In today’s world there’s no safe place from any predators humans or animals. Everyone needs to be vigilant at all times!!!!

[@KCBarr1]

Guy should have definitely reported this incident to the local authorities, simply because he didn't know for sure he had killed it, and a wounded bear is far more dangerous than one that isn't.

[@AlanThomas-hp3fn]

@@KCBarr1 pretty soon, our soy boy society will have to report to authorities to take a dump. How the heck, did, our pioneer ancestors survive without giveerment up their exhaust pipes.

[@jt2727]

I am so glad Phil followed his six sense ,it clearly saved him and his wife. Always be prepared in bear country, I can't stress enough all ways be prepared.

[@grg537]

Imagine living in a place where grizzlies can tear you apart at any time.

[@alansach8437]

Better than living in a place you can get shot at any time for a buck!

[@ohwhataday7171]

Sounds like city living nowadays.

[@DanaX09]

Regardless of how it happens, if a person is attacked by a bear they are entitled to defend themselves. It’s not like you can have a discussion with it and talk it down. If it’s charging, it’s them or you.

[@JonathanMacleod-s8k]

I love this guys narration

[@raywilliams5972]

Wife says "forget the groceries, shouldn't we call the cops?"...Dudes like "Nah, I just winged him, we got 2 pounds of roast beef in the truck, keep unpacking, I'm hungry and I ain't letting that beef go to waste." Man, I'm glad there's still a few of us left.

[@metalmamasue3680]

Indeed, food is expensive, particularly some good beef 😋🍔

[@Mt.Everest.]

@@metalmamasue3680😂😂w

[@alansach8437]

Yeah, actually illegal. Authorities need to be notified. Grizzlies are still a protected species.

[@azspotfree]

It's odd that we are determined to bring back these dangerous predators to live around us. There is a reason that they were hunted to extinction around cities and towns in the lower 48. Maybe we should plant great white sharks at popular beaches following the same logic.

[@metalmamasue3680]

There's a balance in nature, between predators and prey and all animals are important and here for a reason. We can't be so arrogant to think another animal deserves to be eradicated for our own convenience. Look up a short video here on YT called How Wolves Change Rivers. It's great for understanding why all animals have a purpose and how nature functions best with all animals. Humans have been coexisting with animals for centuries. We have to be smart, careful and prepared to defend ourselves if necessary. Bears have the same right to the planet as we do. There's plenty of places you can live where there are no grizzlies, in the US, but not many places where there's no black bears. Most of them will leave you alone. States like mine have a high black bear population, around 17,000 of them but attacks are rare. A robust hunting season helps, i believe to keep them afraid of us. There's been no recorded fatalities from bear attacks in PA. You are statistically more likely to be killed by dogs, horses, cows and even furniture accidents than by a bear attack. Should we get rid of them too ? And cars gotta go. Too dangerous. Life is risky. it's all about being prepared and deciding which risks are personally acceptable to us as individuals. I've lived most of my life in black bear country and never had a problem with them, but i am prepared in case.

[@geslinam9703]

I live in a fairly crowded part of the northeast, but on the edge of a huge forest preserve. All the large predators were driven out long ago…but in the past 30 years or so, they reinstated black bears. Within a few years, people started complaining every time they would see one, and black bear hunts became a thing. I just don’t see the point.

[@MegaJackpinesavage]

Bear spray?! Aw, shit, SBA --- I thought you said, "HAIRSPRAY!!!"

[@kaymarham5486]

No. Hairspray is no good in this situation because their fur is too matted.

[@hurricaneaquatics]

​@@kaymarham5486😂. Well hairspray and a lighter could give them a heck of a sunburn.

[@irenepalmer7597]

I have not heard of too many stories where hairspray worked and most of the time people froze and could not spray and ended up getting killed. A few stories that people survived they had guns. I don’t think I would ever think that hairspray would scare them away, but get them angrier.

[@ioneste3899]

@@irenepalmer7597sorry but it is bearspray not hairspray.

[@ohwhataday7171]

@@ioneste3899 I think she really means to say that using bear spray is equal to hairspray if you try to use it on a grizzly.

[@patmitchell2389]

As long as we live near them these type of encounters will always happen

[@robertwaid3579]

For the sake of the couple they did what they had too. The Bear was definitely acting aggressive when it was approaching Julie. By the recent reports of the Bear populations. The eradification of the problem one's isn't going too damage the overall balance of the numbers in the near future. And maybe like in the past? This very action may cause the majority of the Bear's too gain a more respectful attitude towards Humans again. By instilling a Fear factor towards us again? Again your mentioning of the Bears increased sightings in area's formally Not seen in or occupied by them? Does very much definitely indicate they are expanding thier Ranges again. These incidences are especially true? Being that the Bear's are Female's with Cubs, or younger Male's that have been forced out of more populated areas of habitat? Thanks again for the excellent telling of the Story.

[@marye.sullivan7998]

Thank you.

[@Nova-cb3fv]

Wow. Phil needs to use his hunch buy a lottery ticket.

[@scotthill6807]

I don’t know if bear spray would have worked. I would not be willing to take the chance if my family members were in danger from a bear. The debate about spray vs firearms is great to discuss until you’re facing a large bear. I hate to see the loss of these majestic animals but human life must come first.

[@marye.sullivan7998]

I just had a grizzly bear sow and 3, yes 3, cubs in my backyard. They killed 7 of my chickens. The sow was trapped, had a tracking collar put on, weighed, measured, etc, and then released back about 200 yards from my house. My head is always on a swivel.

[@scarybearattacks]

Take care Marye! I hope everything is good for you and your chickens!

[@iowa_lot_to_travel9471]

To be honest, there is a short history of bears being either shot in defense of self or euthanized around Island Park. Maybe proximity to Yellowstone. And grizzlies wandering out to find their own territory. It certanily increases the chances of coming across one with the increasing number of dwellings being built off of highway 87 heading Northwest. 🐻🐻🙄

[@alansach8437]

Bear country doesn't end at the border of the park. The entire ecosystem has bears.

[@shelchristina]

My mom and I took our trucks up to the dump knowing there’s 4 big black bears 😅 we needed to get rid of our garbage it’s dark already at 9:30pm est but stubborn as we are we agreed to go lol we did our trucks one by one as one of us looked out. My mom yells 2 bears coming out. Throw a garbage bag at them she says, I threw it they grabbed and left us alone, they were 5 feet away from us munching out as we continued our garbage. Yea They leave us alone then but I wonder if we were there with no trucks, would they leave us alone 😳

[@nananay8267]

Listening as I just entered a MN state park with bears.

[@iowa_lot_to_travel9471]

I hope those bears were polite passengers and tipped you properly for the Uber ride. 😅😊🐻🐻

[@Super-ew1ty]

That's actually something I wouldn't do, lol

[@iowa_lot_to_travel9471]

Here before Denise. 😅😊🐻🐻 Roooaaarrrrrr!!!!!!!!!! Did I forget to say Rooooaaaarrrrr?

[@denisem270]

😂😂😂

[@ccpperrett7522]

Sounds like there is no shortage of bears. A healthy population of mature boars will help cut back on cub survival and the bears will begin to balance out. This is what has been found to be true in grizzly populations in Alaska. Also allow the taking of younger bears by hunters.

[@BernieKnapp-h3n]

I lived in Northern Idaho in the 70s, we never saw any grizzly bears. Always black bears.

[@Mr_Monkey_McNugget]

They didn't report an already aggressive bear was now wounded. That's incredibly irresponsible.

[@burtonafonja1740]

Name of town is "Last Chance" yup, last chance to turn back and around before you get eaten 🤷‍♀️

[@evelynwells-rk1ed]

I used to live in Colorado I saw moose their I have a saying if it's bigger than me stay away from it!!

[@doughaga3542]

Its a shame anytime a bear is put down, but if it comes to a bear or a person being hurt or killed the bear goes first and its just sad

[@johnharris7353]

Agree. I'm glad the people weren't hurt!

[@biljanastankovic2328]

@@doughaga3542 then you go and offer yourself to the bear, so that the other person may be saved without the bear being killed.

[@stevenfunderburg1623]

​@@biljanastankovic2328 Sir, you and I are going to be friends on this channel 👍🤘👍🤘

[@AlanThomas-hp3fn]

It's a same these overpopulated killing machines don't get put down

[@louisegoins7630]

It is sad, especially whenever it's a sow with cubs. But bears don't understand not to attack people. Save a person or bear should always be save the person.

[@Ahch.]

The man had very good aim. Did the story mention what type of shotgun and shotgun load he used?

[@scarybearattacks]

NO, I didn't find that info. I would definitely have posted it if I had. Take care!

[@venderstrat]

As an Australian, if I ever venture into US/Canadian bear country I will definitely be taking several slow running friends with me.

[@MGE9436]

You are brave to even consider going into bear country being an Aussie. I would rather have our spiders, snakes, and crocs rather than a bear 😮

[@venderstrat]

I did go in ...in 1992.

[@venderstrat]

What's that place called? Banff. Went on a little hike and on the way down the mountain, bloke said, 'Did you see the bear?' OOooo...

[@raywilliams5972]

very funny...If I ever go swimming in Australia I'm buying my friends seal flavored snorkels

[@venderstrat]

@@raywilliams5972 i get it. just swim in a group/ reduces the odds.

[@994pt4]

He never report incident!? WOW!

[@normanlove3919]

Probably thought little Gummy Bears in groceries were her Cubs , attacted to rescue them ..

[@moose6144]

In Canada, one dead grizzly is not gonna make a big deal. We are starting to get overrun by them as you already did a video a couple of days ago of a hunter that was moulded by a grizzly saw, and two cubs out on the prairies down in United States in that area I don’t think one dead grizzlies gonna make that much of a difference, considering Montana has a grizzly problem out on their planes too even though this was an Idaho

[@dianasmith2787]

Roar!!!! 🐻 🐻‍❄ 🧸 🐻 ❤SBA!!

[@metalmamasue3680]

I think the bear's actions were very concerning, it had no fear of them which leads me to believe it was predatory. It was in their driveway, so it wasn't defending its territory or a food source. If a younger bear isn't afraid of humans, i wonder if it's mother frequented human areas ? I'm glad he was prepared but he should have called it in right away.

[@ScottHarper-z2e]

They are going to have to raise there tag limit on grizzly hunting in those areas no bear spray would not stop a hungry bear

[@NeilMacMillan-fb3hd]

correct me have there not been more grizzly bear attacks than usual this year

[@jasonshults368]

Given that bear numbers are growing, more attacks every year will be the new norm.

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

Beuty bear,oh so fair,amblin around( without a care) Saw the groceries ,,( it wuz a dare) wuz hungry,needed to eat,eat,eat,selfish peabbles,wont give you meat,meat meat,so you aeek aeek seek the meat,oh bear so sweet,🌸why did they cause you such grief,grief,grief? Ode to The Precious Bear❤ 3:24 3:24 3:24

[@ohwhataday7171]

Oh my! English 101 . . .

[@carystorm1863]

Phil had his salad tossed by a grizzly when he was a teenager, thats why he don't take no chances.

[@Wes-l2d]

That’s in my neck of the woods

[@BHappy-tp6nn]

.the people are living in Bear country....I personally would not want to have to watch my back every time I stepped outside... probably a loud noise or something else would have scared the bear away..

[@paulstewart3298]

It would have been better for the guy to use bear spray if he had it handy, but if he still wanted the best protection for his family, a firearm, that would entail bringing 2 items instead of just 1. The odds of him having a bear encounter were pretty low on any given day. I would've carried and do carry both in black bear territory.

[@daveporter6123]

Curious bear some say, Hmmm? Ok I'll go with that at 50 yards but not coming towards me or someone depending on me for protection. I'm not willing to take the chance. Bear spray? Maybe. yet when it comes to life, I'd rather not take the chance.

[@denisem270]

Whew!!!!!! Thank goodness he had a hunch to bring his shotgun!!! Outcome could have been a lot worse no doubt!!!!! Thanks Addicus for another spectacular story and storytelling!!! Your the best!❤️❤️❤️ Definitely a predatory attack!!! Bear 🐻 spray wouldn't have done a darn thing!! The bear was hungry 🐻 sad the bear 🐻 had to be killed😢

[@iowa_lot_to_travel9471]

@@denisem270bear thought easy pickings. May have been cut loose from its mother and was trying to find its own territory. With the numbers increasing in Yellowstone and some leaving the park to find their own space. A sow and 2 cubs were euthanized there about 2 years ago. (Island Park) Due to losing their fear of humans and raiding garbage bins. 🙄🙄 And/or people feeding them. But the town has since implemented mandatory bear proof containers to lock the trash away. And the number of dwellings going up in the Targhee forest area, more encounters are on the way

[@mstina7346]

You know, we have been told and told to not have food around when there could be bears. They have an insanely good sense of smell. I’d have a garage to pull into, close the door, and then take groceries out. Humans move into animal habitats, and want to act like they live in the suburbs. Now, a young beautiful bear has to die out of a humans need to live there. We could do both if we just care more for not taking another’s life.

[@DC77840]

Do we know how far away from the bear the shot was taken? Does anyone know if slugs were used or buckshot?

[@stevenreiser2599]

Too many people are killed or severely injured by bears. I was struck in the head by a bear at 2 AM through my tent wall in the beartooth wilderness in the late 1980s while climbing Granite Peak. Montana's highest. I was carrying a Ruger Redhawk .44 Magnum revolver which gave minor comfort hoping I never had to defend myseld against a bear

[@scarybearattacks]

I gotta admit. I have some pistol envy. That is Dirty Hairys model right?

[@Dav-S5658]

People who live in high risk situations should carry appropriate protection. If the wife had bear spray, it's possible this encounter could have been averted without killing the bear. It is likely that what it really wanted were the groceries. What we will never know is whether this behavior was created by IDIOTS feeding bears. Feeding wildlife or negligently allowing access to garbage, etc. should carry a hefty fine. This nonsense needs to be approached with an aggressive education program and a reward system for reporting, just like poaching.

[@edsmith219]

No vidio,what a rip.

[@waynederby4684]

Your store is NOT open....................

[@tishachipman3804]

I think Grizzly bears have made a sufficient comeback. When grizzly bears are in yards and driveways, especially charging at people, then something needs to change. I do wonder if road kill carcasses taken deep into the wilderness and left for the bears would be a good thing or not. Not sure on that idea. What do you think?

[@ChristopherBarbieri-el1uf]

No I think the grizzly seemed more curious rather than coming out in a hostile way. Cause he seem to not charge at woman rather approach.

[@jasonshults368]

Take your perspective into the remote woods and see how you fare. I suspect you're wrong, but then I have been going into grizzly habitat for 50 years, and you live where there are no bears.

[@marvinsmith2116]

Maybe the groceries.

[@curt31tom]

Will somebody please tell me what kind of ammo he used in that shotgun I mean was it buckshot I mean or what I was trying to think of slugs okay guys which one was it??????

[@marktweet7395]

Save your own life

[@joeypinterrockandroll3961]

help unpack the car?

[@mitchellculberson9336]

No,predatory, revovered.

[@MarleneAnn1980slover]

The title says grizzly bear attack on couple....they ere not attacked!

[@melmack2003]

The bear was advancing on the female....I'd say that's the first step to an attack and you don't want the bear to get to step 2.

[@denisem270]

Holyyyyyy quacamoleyyyyyyyyy 🥑🐻

[@vtorialyn]

Click bait. There’s no “attack”. 🙄

[@mikekelly6023]

You talk like Idaho is vast wilderness lol it’s not it’s actually very beautiful but very populated, I live in B.C. Canada 🇨🇦 and we barely have any Vast Wilderness at least to our standards so if the next town is closer than 50 miles or your neighbour is closer than a mile it too busy

[@louisegoins7630]

@stevenfunderburg1623 ok then. I'm not annoyed. Fascism is a form of government. I'm still not clear what you are saying "nope" to, because I didn't even ask a question. I also don't know what you mean by prejudice, but ok. I will just assume that you disagree with everything I said then. Which is fine as we are all human beings and we are not alike. It's fine.

[@denisem270]

Catch ya later 🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊!!!!

[@cindyredenius9857]

Bullshit

[@oqqaynewaddingxtwjy7072]

fake

[@sharontimmis5543]

How come people can take a Grizzlys land but the bears can't take it back?

[@AleadaA]

We are the apex predators - do not forget to arm yourself when you go out with children and people you love - this is how come!

[@raywilliams5972]

Did you want him to let the bear eat his wife in the driveway?

[@jasonshults368]

You first, Sharon.

[@armadilllo]

bears don't pay taxes.

[@hairydogstail]

Did you give your home back?

[@sgreen0000]

I would never live anywhere near bears because it’s their territory and I would not want to kill them!

[@jessepitt]

Where do you live? Black bears are all over lol.

[@dawnt6791]

@@jessepitt I had the same thought. LOL I live in a small town in the southeastern Arizona desert. Nearest mountains are at least 15 miles away. Nothing but scrub desert around us. We have black bear sightings regularly. They use the washes throughout the desert as highways, even when they go through towns/cities.

[@AleadaA]

Humans are part of the land and it is our territory too. You feel that way - stay in the city and watch Scary Bear Attacks on KZbin - perhaps the bears will thank you for that!

[@jessepitt]

@@dawnt6791 I live in central Oregon twenty miles east of the cascade foothills. Our property is on the Deschutes River tho, so we get bears and all the rest in our yard. PS. My mom lives in Hereford AZ near Bizbe and Sierra Vista.

[@dawnt6791]

@@jessepitt Small world! Hubby and I used to live in Bisbee (he grew up there). We're in Benson now. 🙂

[@bradchandler3505]

bear or hairspray is mostly taking up the time you have to react with a firearm. Shortening your life. If theyre that close and they charge, spray wont stop the charge

[@JayEt-o5h]

Well, this is just nature and humans are not the top of the chain.Humans are actually the worst species of animal on this Earth.So why would I want to give you money to make these beautiful animals look scary