Woman's Dogs Save Her From Bear Attack | Wonder

When a woman hikes into the dense forest with just her dog as company, she is well and truly on her own. Her gentle walk turns into a fight for survival when she comes face-to-face with a hungry grizzly.
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[@gabe-po9yi]

The wolfhound going back to fight the bear to save his buddy was one of the greatest displays of courage I’ve ever heard of. The heart of a soldier, just like the vet said.

[@cardisaugustine360]

This is so courageous 😭😭😭🙏

[@joemccormack1715]

I wanna cry ahhh

[@cardisaugustine360]

This is so real

[@joemccormack1715]

Sadddddddd

[@silvestrecovarrubias4024]

A master of the universe,a true warrior angel

[@mshayashi]

Arkie, the dog, after guiding his owner Helena to the safety of the car, decided to go back to where his friend was, and fight the bear together...amazing dog.

[@TheBorzoilover]

This lady had some remarkable surgeons because I would never have known she had facial injuries because she is beautiful.

[@mshayashi]

Yeah, the doctor did an outstanding work on restoring her face...

[@torichamberlain8475]

@Nick Waddle I doubt hes lying I agree with him. Barely even noticable

[@allymurphy9971]

I do not think they are lying, as I did not notice, either. My original guess was that she simply saw a bear and her dogs intervened before anything happened. She is simply gorgeous!

[@faith5401]

Yes she was n still so beautiful before n after 😙 i love animalsss a lot 🐕🐶🐇🐹🐥🐐🐄🐴🐧🐘🐒🐫🐾🐾🐾 they all r God's lovely n beautiful creations 💞💞💞

[@ummabdulrahmaan8827]

TheBorzoilover we are thinking the same ;(

[@ladydixon9651]

Can we take a moment to appreciate Sosa? Decoy and Archi are undoubtedly heroes but I'm not seeing many comments talking about Sosa. Here's to all three brave pets!

[@gygye]

Lady Dixon, probably most comments come from dogs lovers.. lol. You' re right, Sosa deserve credit too, amazing and courageous cat. ( I'm a cats lover)

[@musings2022]

God made cats so you could pet the face of a lion. They are amazing animals.

[@adriannasebastian1994]

Awe the dog let the bear chew on him while the other one helps her to safety then the dog goes back for his friend that's loyalty 100% loyalty

[@allisonmcdonald5488]

Can someone pass the tissue's, that was so emotional to watch, I thought both dogs had died, so brave, as for Soma im so glad he made it. Such a gorgeous cat. Animals are so intelligent,

[@Doriesep6622]

I am scrolling down to make sure Soma made it or I couldn't watch the rest.

[@anibellohq9447]

@@Doriesep6622 I did the exact same!!! 😂

[@mariopejic5534]

Me too, couldnt watch if i knew one dog died

[@rebeccab6009]

As someone else pointed out, the first lady has the creative mind of a writer. Plus she looks so amazingly beautiful even after the attack!

[@slydoll7877]

She really does doesn't she!? Stunning lady.

[@palengenesis9568]

Super late but, she wrote a book about the attack called “chomp, chomp, chomp” and it’s very good. ^^

[@ongvalcot6873]

Too creative and narcissistic.

[@Moiramkenzi]

I teared up when she yelled Archie & said she knew he’d come. Good dogs 😭❤️

[@alexisjones65]

This is why I give everything I can to my dogs because I know they are the most loyal beings I’ll ever have in my life💙

[@cxrcraig3]

Lookup this show I forget name , goes something like "will my dog attack an attacker?"

[@alexisjones65]

cxrcraig3 😂😂I’ve watched those. My dogs have already passed that test when someone ACTUALLY broke in my house😩🤞🏾those my babies

[@lucreziavilante5993]

💓

[@tupac1779]

Your right dear.

[@MissesCakes]

The help from the EMT’s and surgeons not too shabby either!

[@terrythomas4553]

Years ago I had a cat named Shadow. One day my boyfriend at the time was over and he started tickling me. I was laughing and talking loudly for him to stop. Shadow ran in between us, looked him in the eyes and started hissing and growling. I was blown away. She and I lived alone and was my protector that day. She didn't know we were playing. If possible, it made me love her even more.

[@marilynwillett804]

Yes my German shepherd would get in between my ex husband and me, he is 6'2'' even though we were just laughing and playing my dog wanted us separated.

[@leahwhiteley5164]

Have you seen the video of the little boy playing in his driveway and a stray dog went after him. His cat went 4 claws into that dog and ran him off. Caught on a security camera. That cat hit that dog at full speed. Wow!

[@iloveyoutubeok9795]

This is why dogs are the only friends in ur life that are real and not fake always love and spend time with ur dogs🥰

[@dancarter255]

Their loyalty knows no bounds they truly are humans best friends

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

I live in the same area as Elena (the bear attack survivor). It is wild, rugged, isolated country. Even today (2020), there are no cell towers, no way to call for help if you’re injured away from your home. She is extremely lucky to be alive!

[@I34R]

You must be brave living there

[@briangreen256]

I'm guessing she didn't own a gun . Didn't hear her mention it.

[@thechroniciconic]

@@briangreen256she had one on her during the attack but said it happened so fast she had no way to use it. She doesn’t carry one now

[@rawhideleather]

The lady who was attacked by the bear is quite lovely in so many ways! Glad she had her 2 brave dogs to save her.

[@vald6735]

Such a beautiful woman who survived from a bear attack.

[@randomcontentguy2521]

Val D lucky those amazing dogs were there

[@LL-ip5mm]

Rip doggy’s

[@vald6735]

@@LL-ip5mm they are alive

[@traviswillden6645]

@@LL-ip5mm I agree with you bub mountain lions bears and wolves have known to attack and kill a sick old and injured dog for food

[@StoryWriter1209]

Ive never cried and cheered so much that BOTH dogs were okay!

[@khard3r]

That much damage and she’s still stunning!!

[@elisendapelonegro9117]

I couldn't agree more!!

[@BlackLabelSlushie]

K Harder i know right? She's really gorgeous!

[@valeera5415]

white girls are the prettiest of all races

[@valeera5415]

@@khard3r sounds like your ugly af in person and hate yourself dont be a big·ot a person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions.

[@khard3r]

Valeera I thought I could delete your comment on my thread. I guess I can’t. I hope you seek help

[@arkprice79]

Decoy and the wolf hound are so awesome they saved a woman from a bear that's twice their size and have only sustained only minor injuries

[@karasoylular1286]

Good thing there were the two of them and not just one

[@Its_jamalll]

The way she tells the story after what she went through is something to admire

[@remiremi3788]

I love dogs, more than I like most people. They will give their lives up to protect their owners and they love us no matter what.

[@Chipdenn]

Dogs are truly our best friends. The unconditional love that they give us is most precious.

[@mastiffpeople4868]

Absolutely. My German Shepherds have saved me from ATM robbery and a break in while my kids were outside. Very touching stories!

[@Kurious_Kiwi]

This lady should be a writer, she has a talent for story telling

[@zachall101]

Kurious Kiwi true but it’s kinda sad that she can tell a story about the time a bear nearly ripped her face

[@lorenacoleman7058]

@@zachall101 Shes lucky to be alive to tell the story.

[@katherinerosemore274]

I agree! Definitely a natural story teller she made me cry and laugh all in the same sentence

[@katherinerosemore274]

@@zachall101 I dont think she sees it that way..

[@victoriapeterson2183]

She actually did write a book about her ordeal, www.amazon.ca/Chomp-Survived-Attack-Other-Cautionary-ebook/dp/B009PXTGHG

[@brie2606]

When she named her dog.. did she know him living up to that name would save her life? Go Decoy! The initial decoy as the other stayed with the owner getting her to safety before switching places in their team attack. Animals and the loyalty they hold, its amazing.

[@theeuzu6918]

Am no cat person but that cat has to get some credit she was really brave 💓

[@catherinehpn3613]

I’m glad all lived through the ordeal, wonderful story about man’s best friends.

[@soplim8632]

According to this they are also woman’s best friend 👍

[@stephanieaskew771]

@George Gobin lmao!

[@hughujkbkilhhhfbhgyre6436]

George Gobin I still don’t feel safe when having a side arm and a shotgun full with slugs while hunting to be honest. I’ve hear to many crazy sounds or howls from creature that shouldn’t exist.... our gun won’t help much .

[@traviswillden6645]

@@soplim8632 dogs are not the only companion big cats are the best of friends of humans in the 60s

[@arlenefischer2873]

This lady is awesome because she said do everything to save my Sosa!!!! Not many people do that! Your my hero😻

[@justinmann4596]

THE LADY WITH THE DOG HAS A BEAUTIFUL FACE AND TELLS HER STORY SO WELL THAT IT MAKES ME EMOTIONAL.

[@SuperAlex075]

This lady had guts of steel..who could survive such a ferocious monster..Kudos to the two dogs..they were so brave and faithful till the end..that bear disfigured her face but not her spirit..It was so good to keep the dogs..they were the perfect guardians..

[@anonuevofamily4850]

The surgeon who assist her was amazing to make her face beautifully make over. Well done indeed.

[@ishouldbesleeping1354]

Biggest relief was seeing how the dogs faired 😅👍 thank you Jesus!

[@michellesmall1018]

Sosa is the bomb,she be like don't slide up my girl....cat power 😂😂😂

[@vivians9392]

I had an Irish wolf hound who was the greatest companion I ever owned. They are gentle, pure love and will protect you and kids at all costs. He looked exactly like this one, but he had no tail! Quite unique.

[@MsNoPixel]

When I was little my childhood dog & cat both saved me from 2 very different animal encounters & they may not have been the deadliest animals, but for a 5-7 year old it was terrifying. I think them saving me is what began my obsession with animals. I’ll never be able to thank them enough for what they did for me, not just saving me, but throughout my entire childhood. I love & miss them so much & hope they’re chilling on that rainbow bridge together. One of the dogs I have now has saved me from a person who tried to rob me but I taught him to do that stuff so not as much the same as the others because there’s was fully instinct & his was partly instinct partly training.

[@RichardKeelanMalik]

My car was killed by a BB gun drive by in 2009. I was born in 1996 which was the same year Tupac died so yeah that’s why my profile pic, okay back on task I was 13 and I had a cat named Curious since she was so curious. I was going to my cousins house and we were planning to go to an amusement park. This is July 14th 2014 and I had a bad feeling about letting my my cat out but I did. I had fun and I returned when some neighborhood kids me and my friends had a problem with pulled up on the block with a C02 glock. My cat was running to me when it saw me and I took cover. My cat unaware, she was hit instead of me. 4 shots to her chest and one to her right leg. She died in my laps as the kids sped off. We took it to court and we settled it. Similar to Tupac’s death. R.I.P Curious Date of birth: April 19th Date of death: July 14 2009 Felt like yesterday but it’s been a decade I got over her death in 2011.

[@summerflanigan8673]

I could have never guessed all that damage to her face accrued, my first thought was how beautiful I thought she was. Fur babies are the best ❤️💜❤️💜

[@decayedcake1245]

i thought there was supposed to be stitch scars on her face?? her face looks very well

[@stephanieaskew771]

It's called plastic surgery

[@johnwilson2284]

Except for the man that gives you money for vagina rental

[@LeoLeo-yo1hw]

I wanna have me a dog like this in my life!!!!

[@vivians9392]

I had one just like the Irish Wolfhound; same color and looks. He was the most loving, docile companion, until some animal threatened me on our walk. I have never seen such a transformation of attack and protect from him. It was surreal and it worked, because he saved me from a pit bull encounter.

[@LeoLeo-yo1hw]

Tal Vashoth you probably dk what love is.

[@misanthrxpe2421]

@Tal Vashoth You're very stupid.

[@tracyyarbrough3358]

That good woman definitely saved her cat ❤😊. She didn’t give up trying to find ways to save her cat.

[@oceanbluelady7760]

My dogs are my babies! I can't imagine them not being in my life! So glad her dogs are ok!

[@haveagreatday3664]

My cat Noodles got bit by a rattlesnake once. Only got one dang in and she was fine. Huge paw and thousands upon thousands of dollars in vet bills. This was 25+ years ago and I still remember having that cat on my lap rushing her to the hospital as a scared little kid. Surprised how well she recovered.

[@maura1686]

This is paradise, this is magical: fires,floods and bears.

[@kidpena74]

Lol 😂

[@MsPixi66]

lol and snakes.

[@fiddleback4903]

Californians are idiots.

[@SeanCleverly]

Lol, don't forget the Mountain Lions!

[@giselleramirez4234]

It’s not paradise but the $$$ is good

[@gabe-po9yi]

The vet attributes Sosa, the cat’s, attack on the snake as hunting instinct and that the bond between her and her owner is why she was close by. I’m surprised that the vet doesn’t know that cats will protect their people. There are multiple stories of cats doing just that. I I firmly believe the cat intentionally intervened.

[@daria5846]

gabe 25 Even big felines are like that. I remember one protecting their caretaker when a panther tried to attack him

[@bunny-vo3qs]

My Male tabby cat comes on walks with my huge Tibetan Mastiff and greyhound both on the lead and the cat will always pick a fight with other large dogs and stand his ground even though theres a 80kg dog with me. I have to lock him in the house when I go for walks to stop him being mean to other dogs at the park.

[@gabe-po9yi]

Tania Packman Okay, that’s hilarious. Years ago, I was walking my Shepherd Chow mix in the complex where I was living and as we rounded a building there were two cats outside of an apartment looking like they were waiting to be let in. My dog made no movement towards them - we had a cat and Cheyenne was completely non-aggressive, anyway - but without hesitation those two felines jumped on top of her back, full-on claws. I’d never seen anything like it. I had to push them off of her and we hightailed it away. Cats can do some damage, but luckily my dog had very thick fur and wasn’t hurt.

[@Doriesep6622]

God what a wonderful feeling that must have been to see her dog.

[@mariegarcia8420]

When I saw the other dog Run up to her I was about to cry

[@terryhappy3337]

This woman is so beautiful and one would never know she was eaten by a grizzly bear!

[@robertmontgomery9408]

the bear that attacked Allena wasn't a grizzly bear it was a black bear, I look it up and grizzly bears are extinct in California

[@michellebolieiro5103]

OMG this makes me so blown away, I have a sweet pitbull who I know would protect me too. And its just a balll of emotions watching this seeing how much her dogs loved her.

[@delilahrainelle7158]

What a beautiful woman. I love her spirit and her beautiful babies.

[@mitchivantaylorov3595]

..youre not too bad either..

[@joemccormack1715]

Ha she aint

[@ashleysofancy733]

Dogs are AWESOME! True Blessings❤

[@karlicarver2010]

I love animals I'm so glad that we have them to protect us and save our lives ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@RaeBattleRapsMood]

67 miles from a gallon of milk. That’s just too remote. Anything happens your screwed. Dogs are the absolute best, loyalty ain’t the word for it!!❤

[@anonuevofamily4850]

She's really a very brave woman.

[@keylalizardi4068]

This makes my heart feel alive again

[@beeopenshaw7094]

Pets are so special in so very many ways. All three are heroes; love and protection uppermost in their minds. Wonderful.

[@dadt8009]

Wow, that surgeon must be amazing.

[@margueritehatok4809]

Such a heart warming portrayal of the bonds between fur babies and their people. It truly is a beautiful thing. The lady with the dogs was amazing the way she told us her story. I could listen to her all day. Her surgeon was very skilled too. Both women blessed despite their ordeals.

[@user-qj6xd5gb4p]

House cat is the sweetest

[@katdoc929]

Love dogs and cats, love seeing cat heroes though! Ppl think cats are lazy and incapable of being a saviour but that's not true! I love my kitters Bella shes the best, always there, can sense my moods, def bond...

[@lisagoins9218]

Pristiq

[@akcj1]

I cried. I’m so pathetic. 😩

[@minime3922]

queens cry to bo bo.xxx

[@carinaekstrom1]

I don't think "pathetic" has anything to do with that. Be proud of your empathy.

[@burnotto1663]

No You are not I did the same

[@repelsteeltje5043]

Yes you are

[@barbarapalmer8224]

@@carinaekstrom1 well said carina.

[@linaburon5672]

I have 3 cats and they are the best friends you can have they are my famely I adore thems

[@kimberlyb5512]

I’m a cat person. So proud of Sosa!!!! You go girl!! Prrrrrrrrrrr your sweet, protective heart away! My kitties used to bring home birds for me 🥴 It’s the kind of gift you want to return 😂 Kitties are the best ♥️

[@PhatBoyzClub]

aww I like this lady with the dogs she has a great personality!

[@spaceghost4628]

I wish this lady was my grandma lol she has such a calm relaxed and lovely personality

[@kimberlyb5512]

Her dogs are her angels. Truly amazing! She’s beautiful!

[@lexip396able]

Omgosh I'm in tears!!! I could never leave my baby hurt 😭😭😭😭 I'm at a loss for words they're alive 😢😥😥

[@saudalfaifi693]

Great doctor who made the surgery to her face

[@shayrajrani35]

In memory of my beautiful bull mastiff. Bless u baby thank u for the wonderful childhood and for protecting me always xx

[@lauram3115]

Animals are amazing. These two ladies were so lucky to have their precious fur babies. I have no doubt that my cat would have run off and been like, “Peace out. You’re on your own, human.” 😂

[@lukecaswell3677]

The value of life is soo important, be grateful for everyday your alive and breathing being able to Live to see another magnificent day.

[@Sam-xh3td]

She’s beautiful

[@vanessav6918]

Samar Samar beautiful woman

[@marycarolcanary9967]

such a good kitty too.. such great animals..

[@lindanichols125]

The two dogs saving Helena their owner were so incredibly brave, as was Helena herself- she is obviously an amazing person. Interestingly as you look at Helena while she is describing the events that transpired, you can see her true beauty and serenity. Her eyes are captivating: as the mirror of the soul, they show the gentle, spirituality that she imbues. Keep safe, Helena. 💜🙏 Sosa deserved her medal, she bravely rescued her mum. Keep safe with your mum.💚🙏

[@heathen2487]

It's just one of those things. Who hasn't escaped a bear attack only to be bitten by a rattlesnake?

[@maxinemcclurd1288]

That would truly suck.

[@JMLjml-dm7dk]

Ya know I used to watch "pet heros" when I was a child. Now that I am older seeing this really tugs at my heart.

[@wisdom47397]

What an amazing animals! I am glad they all survived. 👍👍👍👍

[@allenstorm3771]

We had a mastiff when I was a kid. The bark alone would scare away anything or anyone coming near the house, she was also very loving and lazy. You could snuggle up to her like a big pillow. Miss you Ladybird

[@romeowhiskey2759]

Decoy really lived up to his name. Good poochie

[@lizzoneangel1720]

The Lady with the hounds definitely loves and talks to those dogs - the way she copies their barks! ❤️

[@higherresolution4490]

What an absolutely amazing and beautiful woman. Imagine finding her in such a remote location in Kern County! I really like where she lives with her heroic dogs, although I don't think I could be that self-sufficient.

[@Lettusfarm]

Such a fearless cat 🖤

[@zehpzeph]

Cat almost died but ppl only think dogs are heroes

[@MsT-xm8xz]

Right 🥴🥴🥴

[@LL-ip5mm]

Ikr sossa was strong

[@elwintan8475]

I love dog and cats

[@nazarkinash8580]

yes and the dogs almost what? ...caught a free lunch?

[@yahudimajnoon]

@@nazarkinash8580 lmao

[@martytruelove5026]

"He is a RESCUE"...enough said !

[@VIKING33NY]

Just Wow!!! GOD Bless those dogs!!!

[@redraidervb1313]

Elena (pardon misspelling). Your human companions and you deserve each other. What warriors you 3 are. My Chiweenie is my 18lb stocky 'tough dude,' but I'm afraid a bear🐻, let alone a mastiff, would have him running for dear life. Your incredible spirit, happy to say, is still on this earth. God speed.

[@Lettusfarm]

I am so glad both dogs survived. I almost cried because I thought one died for her 🖤

[@donnacouch7430]

yep ! I have 3 guard dogs on our farm ,and they are my babies, they our true blue and loving dogs and I love them !!

[@differentlyrome9732]

Finally the first acknowledged cat hero !!i am so happy !because there r so many more just so many ppl misunderstanding the cats 🐈 they r amazing and loving us just same as dogs

[@89turbomk3]

differently rome there is a video of a cat saving The family kid from dog attack, u can watch it on youtube

[@HorseZoen]

No one checked on dogs while she was in hospital?!?

[@mariegarcia8420]

Butters Wolbers ikr THEY SAVED HER LIFE it’s so messed up?!?!??!

[@carinaekstrom1]

Yes, strange. First we see the mastiff jump into the car, then no one knows how he is? I was thinking, the dog's in the car, help him too! Then, two weeks later she comes home and is surprised the wolf dog is alive? Didn't anyone look after them? What did they eat for two weeks? Maybe the dog didn't get into the car, both dogs just went home and licked their wounds and survived best they could. Maybe someone dropped off food for the mastiff and did not see the wolf dog anywhere? I would have liked a better explanation.

[@HorseZoen]

Carina Ekström and those were my questions exactly!

[@HorseZoen]

シPOTATOシSTUPID it’s sad they deserve better 🤬

[@kanwarsingh0]

Actually bear was friends with dogs and it was a planned attack .

[@lauralashbrook4042]

Thank God for those two dogs that help that lady that saved the lady and they're both healthy may God keep them safe live a long happy ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🐩🙏🏻

[@fieryblaze1737]

Also so happy the cat was fine!😍

[@listychick]

omg this is my nightmare, i grew up in the bush and ran around freely without a gun or bear spray, i was never afraid. things have changed , bears seem to be more aggressive

[@mikey3800]

they have learn to associate people with food

[@barbarapalmer8224]

@@mikey3800 very true.

[@barbarapalmer8224]

What an absolute nightmare for the lady and dogs... Cat too.

[@mikey3800]

@@barbarapalmer8224 Bears approaching hibernation have to fatten up to survive the winter. Can you imagine an old bear who is been forced out of good feeding grounds by the stronger younger bears..they would just about eat anything including people

[@barbarapalmer8224]

@@mikey3800 Thank you for your reply mikey. The bears don't know they are doing anything wrong by killing humans they are just trying to survive.. Poor old bears getting bullied by the younger ones.🐻🐻

[@loltryagain3422]

This lady is lovely and very caring 💕 When she said that she was pretty sure her dogs were dead. It completely threw me! She has a wonderful family with her dogs 🥰

[@charlescayton8210]

I hope your beautiful cat gets better soon and if so nice to see that cat save your life from that horrible snake you're both safe

[@carriemorley356]

I love this show! Animals (dogs in general) are the best part of human existence for me...(bc of course tiny babies grow up). The selfless love of dogs and their undeserved loyalty has taught me all. Bless Alana and her beautiful family. God bless the hero’s who saved her. What a family!

[@liz3424]

The luv a animal has got their human is unbelievably beautiful!!! An then I ask myself how could anyone harm a sweet helpless animal?

[@NickieMonroe]

Congratulations to Sosa.. So brave!!!

[@joemccormack1715]

Because line bach the wolf hound coming back for the mastiff was so brave its like risking your life for a friend I literally cried 😭😢😱😞

[@joemccormack1715]

Its so sad

[@kelseygreene8882]

I love my dogs and cats but those three pets deserve a medal of honor

[@marylawrence4724]

OMG The tears That Came when Her dogs ran Up To great her when She Got Home.. Beautiful Lady and You really Can't Tell her face was Mauled by a Bear !!!! She healed beautifully

[@hannagibson9970]

Awww those dogs! Made me well up! Beautiful story ❤️

[@denisependergrass]

Way to go Sosa!brave little one❤

[@crimeariver6034]

Omg i love this women! Glad she made it

[@bethlynadams9559]

So awesome. Glad everyone was able to recover. God bless our pets!!