A sheep herder has survived after a bear woke him up and viciously attacked him in the middle of the night, authorities say.
The bear attack happened at approximately 1 a.m. near a camp in the Weminuche Wilderness above Lemon Reservoir, located roughly 23 miles northeast of Durango, Colorado, according to a statement from Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
30-30 rifle not so good for close range defense. I'm thinking Desert Eagle or similar might be handy in such a situation. .44 Magnum? Go ahead, bear, make. my. day.
Saw a lot of dead black bears in my day. Probably average of 350 to 400 lb. Most of them taken down with 32's, .33's or 30.6.'s. Moral of the story? If you can't shoot, don't shoot a fuckin bear.
I spent the entire summer of 1974 backpacking and climbing in the Weminuche Wilderness Area. It is by far the most isolated and rugged part of the state. Back then, when you were out there, you were on your own.
30-30 rifle not so good for close range defense. I'm thinking Desert Eagle or similar might be handy in such a situation. .44 Magnum? Go ahead, bear, make. my. day.
ReplyDeleteWhere were his dogs? Any decent sheep herder knows you gotta have at least one.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first thing that came to mind for me too. A large snapping, growling, running around like crazy herding dog is a good bear deterrent.
DeleteBoy, they don't make dreams like THAT any more ...
ReplyDeleteIt is the next step in AI dreams.
DeleteSaw a lot of dead black bears in my day. Probably average of 350 to 400 lb. Most of them taken down with 32's, .33's or 30.6.'s. Moral of the story? If you can't shoot, don't shoot a fuckin bear.
ReplyDeleteThe bear bait was bitten, but he barely avoided being the bear's breakfast
ReplyDeleteI spent the entire summer of 1974 backpacking and climbing in the Weminuche Wilderness Area. It is by far the most isolated and rugged part of the state. Back then, when you were out there, you were on your own.
ReplyDeleteSo the bear decided he/she had enough lamb and wanted to try some of that long pig... We do taste better crunchy and with ketchup.
ReplyDeleteI wish there was an easier, more concise way to say “sheep herder.”
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