I have seen pictures of this bear all over the web, it is definitely impressive. It was shot by rangers from Katmai National Park and Preserve. the world. shots (they ultimately found four 38 caliber slugs along with You couldn't out run the dadgum thing what else are you going to do? An article bythe Standard Times reprinted inthe North American Bear Center here saysTedWinnenwasa 22-year-oldUnited States Air Forceairman,nota forestserviceworker, when heshota brown grizzly bear on Oct.14, 2001 onHinchenbrookIslandinAlaska. Maybe not a world record but nothing to be scoffed at either.. hiker fired six shots and managed to hit the grizzly with four Lead Stories is a U.S. based fact checking website that is always looking for the latest false, misleading, deceptive or This story of a monster man-eating bear astonished web surfers around the world. Wasn't the guy who shot that bear doing threesomes with supermodels in his single-wide? The man-eating monster Alaska bear that refuses to die in cyberspace was shot in fall 2001 on Prince William Sound's Hinchinbrook Island by a then-22-year-old airman from Eielson Air Force Base named Ted Winnen. Thats the stuff of campfire stories, and definitely not true. I agree with Dr. Smith. Based on the contents of the bears stomach, the Fish and Wildlife I am so gload that man had a weapon to kill it with. The bear was just over one thousand six hundred pounds. After seeing the story on the 14-foot grizzly, hunters . I'm glad the forest ranger shot it Lord knows how many people that thing coulda killed. If you actually read the article it says that the last picture wasn;t associated with the bear attack or even that bear or even that area of the country. We rate this claim FALSE, based on our research. While backing away from the sow, Woodman fell and accidentally shot himself in the left foot . It does make you understand a little bit more that bears arent cuddly animals in the wild. Previously, he was political editor at The Tampa Tribune and also worked for three other Florida newspapers. Someone sent it to me a couple of years back. Its weight at the time was estimated at 1,000-1,200 pounds. Neither did it weigh 1,600 pounds. Backtracking from where the bear had originated, the US Forest Service found the hiker's emptied 38-caliber pistol. Actual Hunter: The post says the man emptied his rifle into the bear and shot it several times in the head while it was still alive. plus the bear is a MONSTER! I am confused about this story. The bruin squared more than 10 feet, weighed more than 1,000 pounds, and had a 28-inch skull. A bear of mythical and horrifying proportions. If you think that is what Jesus Christ would say, then you understand the Bible very poorly. Although the "Fish & wildlife officers believe the occupant(s) of this vehicle could have information essential to their investigation. The bear was just over one thousand six hundred pounds. Nor was it a killer bear, the site reported. Here are some transcipts from the show in exact format. Grizzly bears have a multitude of strengths. But the species do not attack humans unless they feel provoked or threatened in some way. Our fact check work is supported in part by a grant from Facebook. Heres an update on the Worlds Largest Bear for all who continue to follow and seek the truth behind this story. He doesnt know how the bear he killed got to be the worlds biggest bear in cyberspace. : ). The U.S. Forest Service, backtracking from where the bear had originated, found the hiker's 38 caliber pistol emptied. And another plus, that leaves a lot of deer and elk for us good ol boys to eat GIT-R-DONE, imagine seeing that shit looking into you window as you go to take another hit from the bong. Its weight at the time was. It was a big bear, a grizzly -- or "brown bear" as the coastal version of the species is often called -- whose hide measured 10 feet, 6 inches from head to toe. In 2021, it was estimated that the Alberta grizzly bear population stood at between 856 and 973. (same reason it was deleted previous times before). Hard to imagine an animal that large. Backtracking from where the bear had originated, the US Forest Service found the hiker's emptied 38-caliber pistol. These hapless creatures generally are protecting their territory, especially if they have cubs. Think about this If you are an average size man; You would be grizzly bear, (subspecies Ursus arctos horribilis), common name for one of the brown bears (Ursus arctos) belonging to the subspecies U. arctos horribilis. Reporter Peter Fimrite went on to reprint a then-circulating Internet legend in full detail, complete with this graphic and shocking information: Based on the contents of the bear's stomach, the Fish and Wildlife Commission established the bear had killed at least two humans in the past 72 hours, including a missing hiker. BUT WHAT AN HONOR!.MUCH MORE SO THAN TO BE KILLED BY ONE OF YOUR OWN.JUST THINK OF THE GREATNESS OF SUCH A TOTEM! It is the largest grizzly bear ever recorded in the world. The bear killed the hiker an estimated two days prior to The author's grizzly was one of the biggest taken with a recurve bow. Ted Winnen, who shot the bear, was an airman with the, The bear was large, but not a "world record. The world-record skull was found by a hiker in 1976, and is just 7/16ths of an inch larger. Phillips failed to do much to cut it down to size. The big bear was still alive so the hunter reloaded and shot it several times in the head. Was chased by wild boar in AL. The pictures are of a man who works for the US Forest Service in. James Urban. The bear was just over one thousand six hundred pounds. Bad yea its on snopes the bear's real the story about the people are fake. With Christopher George, Andrew Prine, Richard Jaeckel, Joan McCall. It is well documented and has been featured in various places, including the history channel. He was out deer hunting last week when a large grizzly bear charged him from about 50 yards away. I mean no offence, but seriously people, quit being selfish jerks. I have pictures on my e-mail of this bear, but if Trizey thinks they will be pulled I won't post them. It was a big bear, a grizzly -- or "brown bear" as the coastal version of the species is often called -- whose hide measured 10 feet, 6 inches from head to toe. ?the maths dont add up to me here. subscribe to our print edition, ad-free app or electronic newspaper replica here. My Dad called me this morning and asked me to check it out. It looks like 90% of you read the first paragraph, looked at the pictures and wrote your comments. The posts make several claims, some of which are false. Fimrite afterward noted that "my own wife was stunned, sending me a note saying, 'I'm happy grizzlies don't live in California. Posted: 1/5/2018 11:03:51 PM EST. It was "happened upon" by a hunter and his partner.The hunter was after deer but had a .338 magnum rifle in case of bear attack. It's measurements were determined by a skull found by a taxidermist in 1976. inaccurate stories, videos or images going viral on the internet. It is the largest grizzly bear ever recorded in the world. . Based on the contents of the bear's stomach, it was established that the bear had killed at least two humans in the 72 hours before its demise which included a missing hiker. Idaho Fish and Game staff cleared the area so they could . In cold climates where the food sources are scarce in winter, grizzly bears hibernate for 5-7 months each year. This guy was out minding his own business when a 14 foot bear charged him. They are absolutely gorgeous yet at the same time as adorable as a Steiff plush toy. Let us know!. And there was someone that left a comment claiming to be Jesus Christ. It stood 12' 6' high at the shoulder, 14' to the top of his head. - On Oct. 3, a group of hunters shot and killed a grizzly bear that reportedly charged them in the backcountry east of Gardiner. hundred pounds. Actual Hunter: Check out the info at the link. It came with three photographs, 1] displaying overall size of grizzly and hunter together, 2] displaying size of paw and 3] graphic portrayal of hiker practically eaten. Kenneth Cates, 53, was found Wednesday morning on a horse trail in a heavily wooded area of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge near his hometown of Soldotna. They spotted the bear,itdisappearedinto the underbrushat firstandreappeared about 10 yards away. But the size of the bear isnt the most shocking part of the claim. An eighteen-foot-tall grizzly bear terrorizes a state park, leaving it up to a Park Ranger to save the day. They will either be killed off or they will end up in a zoo. The B.C. .45 ACP vs. Brown Bear. imagine having the strength of a bear, you'll be one dangerous dude!!! This article was produced by the Reuters Fact Check team. We also advise outdoorsmen to carry pepper spray with them in case of an encounter with a bear." These magnificent creatures are considered as intelligent as the great apes by several current researchers and emotionally complex. : Arthur Brice is a fact checker at Lead Stories. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) A man on a day hike in a rural area was killed when a bear bit his head, Alaska State Troopers said Wednesday. USA Today debunked it September 28, 2020, as did Reuters on September 30, 2020. Fact check: Raised dots on steering wheel are not Braille. Looks like we need to post this helpful Bear Warning again: >>>>The guy emptied his 7mm Magnum semi-automatic rifle into the bear, and it dropped a few feet from him. Who really wants to meet that walking down a trail in the dark as we all do while hunting . According to the internet, the last man eaten by the giant bear, shot on Hinchinbrook Island. Read more about our fact-checking work here . The bear was not 14 feet tall, it was not a new world record, and it did not kill anyone. Analyzing contents of the bear's stomach, the Fish and Wildlife Commission established the bear had killed at least two humans in the past 72 hours, including a hiker missing two days prior to the bear's own death, the post said. This is what the post looked like on Facebook at the time of writing: The real story was in Big Game Adventures a couple of years ago. The other body has not been found. Sam Kezar reckons he'd be either dead or disfigured if he hadn't spent all summer fast-drawing his Glock. If this bear stood up, as reported in the web, it could be watching you take a shower on the second floor of your home. Apparently this one is getting another spate of forwards. The largest bears in the wilds of Alaska generally top out at about 1,500 pounds, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. He says he has had it forwarded to him in the past. The other body has not been found.. hunting for sport is despicable and for cowards, animals have the same right to live just like humans, we are too many taking up space, therefore animals-human encounters will increase until humans exterminate all animals. Thanks for this and the reply. He was out deer hunting last week when a large grizzly bear charged him from about 50 yards away. A local Eskimo hunter in Wales AK took a ten foot Polar Bear with a 22LR rimfire with one shot behind the ear at 20 feet. Hes still a record hes just not the world record. And better yet, it became a man-eater. The dead body is from a totally different incident. Box 42029 Atlanta, Ga , 30311 Not far from the pistol were the remains of the hiker. THAT IS CRAZY THAT IS A BIG BEAR. No, neither assertion is true: This meme is a still-circulating exaggeration of a real grizzly killing that occurred in 2001, but that bear was not record-setting size and no evidence was found that it had killed anyone. The U.S. Forest Service, backtracking from where the bear had originated, found the hiker's 38-caliber pistol emptied. Scarface, it turns out, was felled by two bullets fired by an elk hunter along Little Trail Creek, just a few miles outside Yellowstone National Park's North Entrance in Gardiner, Montana. THAT BEAR IS A MONSTER, WOULD NOT LIKE TO SEE THAT THING COMING AFTER ME!!!! It could walk up to a two story house and look in the bedroom windows. It stood 12 6 high at the shoulder, 14 to the top of his head. I'm thinkin' it sprouted all those extra feet 'cause a' some secret gubmint nuclear test area up there. Lead Stories is a U.S. based fact checking website that is always looking for the latest false, misleading, deceptive or Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Bear killed the brown with a recurve and cedar arrows tipped with his signature broadheads. bear and probably angered it. Carry a bigger gun and enjoy the wild. not let him keep it as a trophy, but the bear will be stuffed and The really bizarre part of the story started when the bear was examined by the United States Forest Service. Posted on 07/26/2006 8:03:17 PM PDT by kiriath_jearim, By D.A. The bear would look you in the eye when it walked on all fours! http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/bearhunt.asp, Partly true, partly not. . What followed beneath the headline was the same story Fimrite tried to torpedo in 2008. Humans that were eaten, the animal was only doing what they do. Seeing as this stated a hiker being killed and thought, here we go this is something. Past 94 years 5 Billion people He has been a journalist for more than 40 years, nearly 30 of them in newspapers. It was shot by someone who drove off at high speed. The bear was just over one thousand six hundred pounds It stood 12' 6" high at the shoulder, 14' to the top of his head while standing on all 4 legs. A viral Facebook post that has been circulating online for years claims to tell the story of the largest grizzly bear ever recorded in the world being shot. That bear is like humungo. He fired one shot in its brain (just under the eye) then 5 into the chest.The bear MAY have been stalking them but did not display any agressive moves and did not charge, but it WAS moving toward them at the time he shot it.But it did make a good urban legend. "You wouldn't believe the number of calls we've received about that story," said Willow Gaber of the Alaska Dept. By decree of the Boone and Crockett Club, the nearly nine-foot grizzly bear taken by Larry Fitzgerald (not the Cardinals' wide receiver) near Fairbanks, Alaska, in 2013 is now officially the. emptied. The man that is showed mauled in the photo is not related to the bear itself. would look you in the eye when it walked on all fours! The story was back again on montanahunting.org just a few months ago under the headline "1600 lb Man Eating Grizzly Killed in Alaska.". Eventually, the picture of Winnen became associated with the story of Casiano. Social media users have shared photographs and a story of a man who killed a large grizzly bear. "It's amazing how stories can change once they circulate around the Internet.". Here's the real deal: http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/bearhunt.asp, HOW DID YOU GET THAT BIG SON OF A GUN OF THE WOODS, how the hell did they drag that big beast out of the woods. Remember this is the internet, which is worse than the lying porch. Alaska hunter kills record grizzly bear By Rob Chaney Missoulian May 9, 2014 0 Hunter Larry Fitzgerald of Fairbanks, Alaska, displays the record grizzly bear he killed. The bear was just over one thousand six hundred pounds It stood 12' 6" high at the shoulder, 14' to the top of his head while standing on all 4 legs. Larry Fitzgerald poses with the largest grizzly bear taken by a hunter. I remember that one too. I didn't think this was the same story. The largest ever topped 2,000 pounds and lived out its life at the Dakota Zoo in Bismark, N.D. I saw the pict of the AIr Force guy who supposdely killed the Kodiak with a 223 M-16. hey thats not cool i mean i'm glad the bear didn't kill anyone else but its the hunters that invaded their territory Is there a picture of the stuffed bear on display anywhere on the web??? The origin of those photographs is not clear, but they appear to trace back to a bear or other wild animal attack in Russia. But what about that other photo claiming to show the Hinchinbrook bears last meal? That has nothing to do with my bear. story house and look over the roof, or walk up to a two story To give additional perspective, consider that this particular bear, standing on its hind legs, could walk up to an average single story house and look over the roof. Honestly, why would he favor bears over humanity? Looks like a cat attack to me. To give additional perspective, consider that this particular bear, standing on its hind legs, could walk up to an average single story house and look over the roof, or walk up to a two story house and look in the bedroom windows. The largest grizzly bear ever recorded was actually not alive when discovered. JavaScript is disabled. Good lord wasn't that a chain email 15+years ago. And there was more. The big bear was still alive so he reloaded and shot it several In this case, the bear was a brown bear, not a grizzly, and between eight and nine feet tall. 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