The national symbol of Russia. The central image of California’s flag. Even a friendly reminder to prevent forest fires. Bears have long been important to human culture. They are universal
symbols of strength and power, but they are also protective parents and fierce predators in the wild. And when humans encounter bears, the result is sometimes deadly. In the last decade, over
two dozen people have died as a result of bear attacks in North America.
Joseph B. Healy takes a closer look at some of the notable bear attacks of recent history in order to determine their causes, evaluate what happened, and appreciate the raw powerand dangerof
mother nature. He tells tales of hikers enjoying weekend camping trips as well as workers going about their daily routines. Follow along as the victims’ lives are disrupted by bears, and see
how survivors were forced to think and act in the moment to stay alive.
As modern life continues to encroach on the wilderness, encounters between bears and humans will only increase. Learn about the outcome of these feral clashes inWhen Bears Attack.
