Surviving the Deadliest Bear Attacks

19/08/2025 19 min
Surviving the Deadliest Bear Attacks

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Episode Synopsis

Bear attacks often occur due to protective instincts, extreme hunger, or human provocation. Understanding when you're in bear territory can significantly boost your chances of survival.
Whether you're hiking or visiting the Great White North, being ready for a bear encounter could be life-saving. We explore five chilling bear attack stories and essential survival tips.
Timeline:


00:00 The Johan Otter Tragedy


02:16 Key Survival Tactics


03:30 Jenna’s Survival


05:00 Aftermath and Recovery


06:06 Kelly McConnell’s Story


07:20 Community Intervention


08:24 Aftermath of Kelly’s Attack


09:18 Black Bear Behavior


09:31 Erin Greene’s Story


10:54 William Ayotte’s Heroism


12:06 Polar Bear Behavior


12:57 Bing the Bear’s Story


14:27 Sloth Bear Attack in India


15:45 Survival Tips for Bear Encounters

Bear safety is crucial in surviving wild encounters. Learn from science and survivor tales to handle life-threatening situations effectively. Always seek professional guidance for specific concerns.

00:00: The Johan Otter Tragedy02:16: Key Survival Tactics03:30: Jenna’s Survival05:00: Aftermath and Recovery06:06: Kelly McConnell’s Story07:20: Community Intervention08:24: Aftermath of Kelly’s Attack09:18: Black Bear Behavior09:31: Erin Greene’s Story10:54: William Ayotte’s Heroism12:06: Polar Bear Behavior12:57: Bing the Bear’s Story14:27: Sloth Bear Attack in India15:45: Survival Tips for Bear Encounters
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See show notes: https://inlet.fm/how-to-survive/episodes/67db795ba4f7ce1c45ad2d2e
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