Re: [Paddlewise] Bear idiot

From: Jackie Myers <jackie_at_muddypuppies.com>
Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2003 11:09:37 -0700 (PDT)
> From: "Rev. Bob Carter" <revkayak_at_aptalaska.net>

> His main
> mistake was that he felt he could always predict their behavior.  

Here's a link to a story about the attack which describes him as a
"self-taught bear expert":

http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGAQ1SCPILD.html

"Treadwell was known for his confidence around bears. He often touched
them, and gave them names.  Once he was filmed crawling along the ground
singing as he approached a sow and two cubs."

jackie

***************************************************************************
PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed
here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire
responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author.
Submissions:     PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net
Subscriptions:   PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net
Website:         http://www.paddlewise.net/
***************************************************************************
Received on Wed Oct 08 2003 - 11:09:40 PDT

This archive was generated by hypermail 2.4.0 : Thu Aug 21 2025 - 16:31:10 PDT