Bear attacks mountain climbers The Harrowing Tale of Boswell and Bullock
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Late in the frigid month of November, 2015, two mountain climbers trudged through the knee deep snow of the Canadian Rockies. Located near Jasper and surrounded by some of the most picturesque mountains and forests on earth. The climb was difficult but exhilarating as participating in their passion has led the two men to a close friendship. The goal was to climb a peak called “Dirty Love” which is a climb located on Wilson Peak. It would consist of scrambles and treacherous snow field navigation which could present avalanche danger and crevasses.
After reaching the top the two men began the descent. The darkness of the night embraced them as it was a new moon, meaning that the men had to use their headlamps to reveal their path. The men had left their ropes and other equipment along their descent trail to be recovered as they returned. The return trail would be complicated by a few cliff repels the pair would have to make to get home safely but their experience and aptitude would make it easy barring any unexpected circumstances.
Greg Boswell was an experienced Scottish adventurer and climber. As he bent down to fill his water bottle in a nearby spring before the men rappelled down the cliff, a large brown bear appeared, seemingly out of nowhere. Normally at this time of year, healthy bears are hibernating comfortably living off the fat they have built up through their summer foraging. The bear seemed surprised and acted in perceived self defense by attacking.
Back near the rappelling point, Brit Nick Bullock was lost in the exhilarating memory of the trek when he was shaken back to the terrified yelling of his companion. “Bear!” he heard struggle from Gregs mouth as he scurried past. The light of Nick's headlamp flashed a confusing scene of his friends arms and legs scrambling to create distance between him and the confused and now enraged grizzly. Nick was in awe of the powerful beast as it churned through the snow in pursuit of his friend. As it blurred past Nick, the bear glanced at him and his knees felt as if they would buckle from fear. At that point his companion had tripped which refocused the bear's rage.
Nick took that as his cue to beat feet. He sprinted in the opposite direction as fast as the conditions would safely allow. His mind fogged by the situation, he witnessed his friend in a death struggle with the massive bruin. Greg was kicking and shouting as the bear bit through his climbing boot easily. It redirected its rage on his lower leg and hoisted him precariously off the ground. Greg's frightened yells for help sent chills down his companions back.
Temporarily concerned only for his own safety, Nick considers self preservation as he focuses on his own escape. After hearing his friend plead for his help, Nick builds his resolution to commitment to protect and defend his friend. He begins walking straight toward the grizzly now bearing down on his friend again. Suddenly Nick's headlamp was filled with the terrified face of his companion. Greg had somehow managed to escape the bear's rage and the two yelled and ran back along their initial trail. As they parted the dense undergrowth, they resolved to stay close and help each other.
Terrified that the massive bear, now concealed by the dark, might suddenly reemerge and continue its rage-filled attack, the men stumbled and slipped their way around the mountain for the better part of a quarter of an hour, before the reality of their only escape path set in. Greg hastily repacked the climbing gear the pair knew they would need while Nick stood watch. Their only means of defense were their climbing axes held high in defiant defense of their lives and any threat to them. The two resolved their commitment to mutual defense. If they went down, they would go down fighting together.
As they fled the men were so confused they had followed the wrong trail and quickly became hopelessly lost.
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Not everyone would turn to face the bear to save their friend....that's a true friend with balls of steel
What the hell u talking about?...he ran away and only retuned when his friend was free from the bear....and bear did not attack twice...u just heard the story but somehow u changed it using feelings and not actual reality
@@abab-ml1ym I feel like you're angry, there's no need
.... And a pair of underpants full of ka ka 😆
MAte Iwould do what our ancestors did and purposely push my friend into the predator to save myself or make sure I could outrun him. HEHEHEHE just jk , I hope I am never in this situation
My friends don't even call me back.
I can't understand what goes thru peoples minds when they trek on foot in grizzley country and think it's a smart idea to sleep outside or in a tent without guns and bear spray. 🐻
It's called stupidity.
It’s Canada 🍁 ahhh !? Probably get arrested for defending yourself
It’s just crazy, I’d never go into any wilderness area without a firearm.
Almost every story on this channel has one thing in common ..none of the victims had 30.00 bear spray.
Bears should have been hibernating.
So glad these two friends were ok!! Love how they United against the bear.
The funny part is they were still in danger even with ice axes!
Actually they did not unite against the bear.. His lover ran away....and only returned when his friend was free....hello...its literally in the story u just heard...
@@scarybearattacks thats not funny at all.... And u make zero sense.... Less gaming more living
@ab ab No. Apparently you didn't listen. Nick heard his friend pleading for his help and returned to help not knowing whether the bear was there or not at that moment but he knew the bear had been there. It was a brave thing to do and they did unite. If you don't like my description, just scroll on by
What one man can do another can do!
You DON’T go into bear country without the proper firearms for worst case scenario. You just don’t. This is proof of why. Dudes were lucky af! 🐻 ☠️ 🍀
Pepper spray is more effective than firearms and instantaneous response. Much easier to carry and easily accessible. A large caliber handgun or rifle are limited to residents and require special permit for non-resident and are not as effective in close quarters.
You are not allowed to bring firearms to Canadian Rockies National Parks, Jasper, or Banff.
@@stephenjaeger5283 Both. Carry both. It's stupid to think all bears, especially, grizzlies, will be deterred by spray. Fool 👊
@@RogueReplicant If you have seen the statics of successful survival of attacks, approximately 78% survived by firearm usage and approximately 95+% survived by the use of pepper spray correctly used. The bear finds it impossible to pass through the cloud of tear has and pepper, being blinded and loss of smell.
@@stephenjaeger5283 78 is a good number, 95 a better number, and 75 + 95 is the bestest. Carry both, don't be stubborn ffs
Good to know that these two mountain climbers made it out safely. 👍
Thank you for sharing this story. I am very grateful that he survived and that the two friends protected each other.
Thank you!
Damn, they lucked out on this big time. In their condition the threat of getting lost or hyperthermia could have been just as much a risk as the bear returning
Bears “seem to come out of nowhere…” because YOU are nowhere.
This music is hysterical. Really entertaining. It's the Haunted House sound that it invokes.
Wasn't expecting a happy ending! This is great!
I am planning a trip to the Kooteneys this spring, and am brushing up on bear safety. I know how to avoid confrontation with a bear, but there is always that unpredictable surprise bear everyone dreads. I still remember this couple that were attacked by a grizzly, who was mauling the husband. In desperation, the wife grabbed a cast iron frying pan, and smacked the bear in the head. She saved her husband's life. Hopefully, my experience in the wild will be less eventful.
does she have a sister? cuz that sounds like a good woman to have around in emergencies. :)
I'm surprised it was actually enough.. Amy Hugnard tried to save Timothy Treadwell that way and both died in Katmai
bring a firearm or a bear spry, forget about.....experience
For the love of god bring guns
I lived in jasper, Alberta for a few months. The most beautiful place I’ve lived. Bears…? Lots!!!
“By the grace of… the mercy God has for fools” 😂🤣🤣 hilariouuss
i was looking for this comment. :D
My mother used to say
“”God takes care of fools and little children!
Didn't know saying "by the grace of God" was not PC. Informative video
@@wesgilmer5391 wooosh. He didn't mean it like that at all.
Hell yeah. And his hesitation hahaha
When bears hibernate their muscles become weak. Most struggle to walk for several days after waking from a long winter. This bear was in a weakened state. That's the only reason why these guys survived.
What fool told you that? Ive worked with AK F&G for 25 years with the worlds top bear experts & never heard/ seen that. Grizzlies dont hibernate like blackies do. They often go out during the winter, sometimes just to play in the snow. Sows go out & kill a moose & drag it back to the den so the cubs will have instant food when theyre ready to come out. Grizzlies come out WAY before blackies ( who DO go comotose in the winter which Grizzlies never do.) when theres no food avaliable for weeks yet. They often dig up black bear dens & eat them because theyre out cold & an easy meal. These guys only got a mild " spanking" from a bear whos territory they had invaded. Nothing more.
@@tristantimothy1004 Bears, beats, Battlestar Galactica!
@@tristantimothy1004 I identify as a bear. So I definitely know what I'm talking about.
@@artvandelay2591 I dont care of you " identify" as a toadstool. FACTS do not change & your wrong. On all counts.
@@tristantimothy1004 Dude, I don't have to time to argue with you. I have to search for food to double in size before winter. 😁
A river float guide in Montana told me ( never ever travel in grisly country unarmed) He had a 12 gauge pump shotgun with a sling, chambered with slugs, magnum slugs. On his side was a very large handgun! As we approached our take out spot about eight hours downriver there was a sign that read ( resent bear activity) he got on radio and floated about five miles down to another take out. One passenger complained, he said I’ll leave you out here! He stayed in the boat!!
One thing I know for sure will never happen to me . I will never be attacked by a grizzly bear because I'm not going to their home
I'm with you! 🤣
It seems like in a lot of animal attacks, people will flee instead of defend. The fight or flight instinct must be real and powerful. I'm glad he returned to his friend and they made it out alive.
I'm not sure if I could do the same. Very brave that's for sure :)
Yeah
if the bear wanted too , he would have easily fucked them up. Its clear it was defending itself not hunting, because of was it would have hunted easily, even if there were 4 of them.
Good friend
Fight a Grizzly? It is 400 pounds of killing machine! Putin did - do you believe that?
Its not that uncommon for bears to wake up periodically while hibernating. Being out doesn't mean a bear is "sick."
My understanding is they are also easily awakened. So, maybe these two woke it up just by being near where it was hibernating and not necessarily trying to be quiet talking to each other and moving their gear around.
There not actually sleeping any different than usual
Best channel I've seen since mrballen!I love these stories
I listened to Mr. Ballen all the time and he is so awesome! I hope to do something similar to his format if I can get the equipment
I want to thank the maker of these incredible videos as I have learned a huge amount about the staggering power and sheer determination of these animals as well as the bravery of humans. I also appreciate how we are given details of the particular flora and fauna of the area. Sadly, too often we see people venture out into bear country unprepared and unrehearsed (e.g. safety catches on spray cans, wind direction).
Thank you very much! I appreciate you!
Finally one where they survive!
I love the fact that you give links to the stories!!! Thank You and Have a Safe and Peaceful Day!!!!
You bet Jeffrey! Have a great one!
Jeffrey, when I was at Emory hospital, when I got in a very crowded elevator each person greeted the person coming on board. There was a young man helping, and pushing a man in a wheelchair, came my turn I said " I'm fine" and his reply to my question as "how are you ?" he said "no tragedies today" That really stuck with me. If you have NO tragedies today, that is truly a blessing. We all need to remember each day is a blessing, and hopefully no tragedies.
@@amberlilly4101 Wow, Small world in how we interact. My younger Brother was paralyzed 3 days before he Graduated Embry Riddle Aeronautic University in Florida by a Drunk Driver. He would have been a commercial Pilot, but he has lived in a wheelchair ever since. He was "okay, give me the chair and let's get the show back on the road". He ended up working at NIH in Bethesda Md. and has not let his injury stop him from leading a productive life!!!! Be well Amberlilly!!!! and Stay Healthy!!!!
@@amberlilly4101 awww sweet comment
@@jgarcia1ful oh my goodness im so sorry for you both
He said “the GRACE God has for fools” are my feelings as well. But I’m glad they survived, and hopefully be more cautious next time!
Hey,man, let's risk our lives on three levels!We'll go mountain climbing in the snow in bear country with no guns or spray!
Thank goodness they both escaped, so scary xx
We love u thank you for making everyone aware of the beauty of mother nature and the beast ,,,,,said in a good way ,,that lives there
I love the pics of these powerful animals
Love these stories, keep up the channel
Make sure to tune in to our episode tonight my friend. It is amazing!
Me too I’m hooked love the content
Thank God they made it he was with them for sure. God bless 🙏❤️💯
Thank you so much for this video. I love any animal stories the bear is one of them. Orion, you are absolutely right about staying together, which is, of course, part of the reason for taking a friend or companion which can be of help and can possibly contact help. However, sometimes it is difficult for both people to agree on the solution and the best action to be taken, and oh, yeah, don't forget listening to the person that has the most experience. I just cannot imagine a huge bear taking me down, and proceed, to actually eat on me while I am still alive !!
Now this was one of those situations when the human and the bear kinda surprised each other. It didn't involve someone tempting fate by trying to see how close they could get to the animal and it also didn't involve someone irresponsibly feeding the wild animals. I hope those guys went directly into town and bought lottery tickets 'cause that was their lucky day.
It's just stupid to go hunt something like a grizzly without a 50 bmg
So glad they were both alright. Yes!! Thankful for God's mercy!
Alot of these happen awfully close to home
So they were lovers?..... Two men wanting to climb a phallic object called dirty love....am i the only one listening...
God protected them for sure
I’ll tell you one thing. If I were Greg, I certainly wouldn’t be “companions” with Nick anymore. Lol
Lol no way!
@@scarybearattacks Thanks for the response! Always appreciate a content creator who takes the time to acknowledge their audience. Keep up the great videos!
Your channel was suggested to me .
Thank you 😊
I am so very honored and grateful to have you! :)
@@scarybearattacks thank you kindly.😊
Wow these guys were determined to stay alive great story of determination
Yet another great video from Scary Bear Attacks.
Thank you!
@@scarybearattacks absolutely
Terrific!!!
Good reading. Im glad Nick found his courage, and remained convicted to seeing it through. The bear mustve actually been merely surprised for a change. Like a shark briefly biting and then letting go. Still around and probably willing to continue the encounter but not immediately being tested and drifting away enough for the swimmer to be rescued or leave the area. Of course along that analogy line would be a bloody return to the area later. Did I mention Im stupidly afraid of sharks? Stupid because I live no where near the ocean.
I was land locked most of my life. Retired to Florida and won't go into the ocean for any reason! I prefer to watch the professionals and swim in my pool where I can see the bottom! 😂
🦈 😰
Damn these men are warriors. To be able to make a pact to do what they could to protect each other is admirable. I can't imagine the feeling of facing a grizzly bear head on
Ty for posting these horrific vids, Maybe ppl will think twice b4 going into bear🐻 country unprepared, My gosh!
“As Nick defended the bear with their ice axes, still unsure if the bear was pursuing them”. 🤔😏
That roar scared me hahahaha
Mrballen needs to tell these stories!!
Tell him! I watch all of his video :)
@Scary Bear Attacks Your rendition is just as good. Love your work 😊🙏👍
Always keep an elephant gun in the way of a sawnoff shotgun with two loaded rounds of Nitro Express, just in case of a charge. From 20 yards away that would still blow the bears face clean off. The eyes, nose and mouth would be gone and it wouldn't be able to do anything but drop dead, or try to run away. Then you have a second nitro express round to go anyway, which would blow the whole head off.
Sounds like a good way to travel. For real.
Geez mate... let's kill everything that scares us eh?? 😲😲🤣
@@catherinelw9365
😂🤣😅 feel better now??
Go live in a unit and never leave home eh?
Does anyone know RUclips show that showed reenactment of this story? I saw it once great watch can’t locate it now ? Any help?
I can't imagine how anyone would go into bear country without the means to protect themselves!
Look up Canadian gun Iaws before you assume Canadians are dumb for not carrying. It's extremely expensive and difficult to be able to purchase & carry a rifIe or shotgun in Canada and handguns are onIy aIIowed to be carried by an on duty Iaw enforcement officer. You must pay for training, permits, taxes or whatever other costs there are, PIus the cost of the gun is stupidIy expensive.
I have a friend in Canada who actuaIIy has a red Ryder BB gun and it's probably iIIegaI. No kidding.
If you have a criminaI history, forget it.
Trudeau is a tyrant for sure and it's a trade off if you want to risk years, maybe decades in prison, or risk a rare bear attack. They're reaIIy not that common. Just saying.
Not every country has a 2nd amendment and many countries have aIready disarmed their citizens, for the most part.
They made it! I'm so glad. I'm so used to these tales ending up in horrendous injury or/and death that I was truly relieved they did. One of my most favourite channels and subscriptions. I pounce like a hungry bear on each new upload. I know what I'll be getting ... A tasty little 5 or 10 minute. cyber treat of terror. No frills, no fancy packaging. Not trying to sell me shit. I get the same each and every time. All killer ,,, No filler! Nice one guys.x
I'm so very grateful for subs like you! I hope you keep enjoying these videos and stay safe my friend!
@Scary Bear Attacks Your really welcome buddy. Let's face it .. It is the very very least I can do. I'm a fussy bar~steward as well and you keep me entertained for the duration so its only right that I show some gratitude and thank-you in a genuine and slightly interesting way my dear chap eh? Keep em comin fella's, This right here is the shit man!😁
LET'S SEE, in all the equipment they carried and did not carry a pistol ??????
I don't know why I keep watching these stories. They're fascinating but depressing. Those poor people. 😭😭. It's hard to imagine dying that way. Like a nightmare. Glad this story ended better than most.
I'm here for that music in the back ground.
This is how i imagine I’d sound when asking for likes and subscribers, Soul leaves body temporarily 😂
Lol thanks 😊
perfect story.
Thank you!
You didn't just say what just heard you say 😂
🤣
Nice background music from free Windows video maker 😁
Yea! Thank God these boys survived. They really had some lucky breaks!
I used to watch the end of the world videos….but yours are much better
Thank you very much!
I love all these stories BUT the Narrator should read each story a few times before Narrating to us..jmo
Ever seen the movie Backcountry? Pretty good bear attack scene!
It's one of my favorites and the bear actor was perfect. No dramatized blurry scenes like in Revenant etc.
@@scarybearattacks I love it,too! I think I've watched it probably 20x🤣
I dont understand why people go in wildness without bringing a rifle or a gun
It's so rare to see a bear even if you were looking for one. People get complacent. We did several trails in the kootenays this year, not one time did we see a bear, and we never saw any other animals either on the trails. We had bear spray but I sure wouldn't want to rely on it. I think if you were carrying a gun with you a park ranger would stop you since hunting isn't allowed in the provincial park, and I've never seen a hiker with a gun to date
@@TrentGustus , it must not be too uncommon, cause there seems to be no shortage of stories for Scary Bear Attacks to tell! 😄
@@rickholloway5218 we do hear about bear attacks in the Banff area, about one every second year, however with the amount of tourists and trails it's pretty rare. We have seen bears by the highway. Even had one running by the car one day. My wife is the one that has had no fear,, until we started watching "scary bear attacks" . She'd always say I worry too much. They're soo cute..lol .
Greg AND Nick, are 2 lucky campers.
Looks like they have no protection..crazy..glad they are oky
Watching these I'm always wondering if the hikers are armed, just to give them a chance.
Would been crazy if the bear was in the back seat waiting
🤣
I still can't believe anyone going out into bear, lion, wolf, coyote, etc...
without at least a pistol. like a .454 caliber with extra ammunition...
at least some of these attacks might have had a better ending...
Stay crunchy.
Going into the wild anywhere in North America without an AK or AR is simply offering a free dinner to the wild beasts.
Nothing I'd scarier than a true monster attack. Not even the eerie music backing the narration compares to nick tripping. Of course he was gonna trip.
I'm so glad we only have koala 🐨 bears in Australia 🇦🇺, in saying that my 2 dog's were barking madly below a tree on our rural property and upon investigation I went to see 👀 what was going on, my 2 young children with me and we saw the dog's were barking at a koala 🐨 bear,when I saw the length of it's claws which I'd say they were at least 4inches in length I told my children, don't touch it, it's angry and wild and the length of those claws will inflict serious wounds. That was when I learned how they can get to the top of eucalypt gum trees. It's the claws which look exactly like a grizzly or black bear. My deepest sympathies to all the families and friends of whom their loved one's have been attacked by those bears 🐻. Stay safe out there and always be aware of your surroundings. May God be with you 🙏 ❤🙏❤🙏❤
Last one for tonight, gotta charge my phone, LoL
Thank you and take care!
By the Grace of God the two men made it! I don’t like how the mention of the grace of God is bleeped out of the video!
It isn't. I just stumbled while reading
Anyone ever told you that you sound like the 'k billy super sounds of the 70s' radio dj in reservoir dogs?
Lol love it!
@@scarybearattacks Haha it's when you say 'before we conclude our tale of woe'. Great content btw! 👍🏻
holey smokus!...mad bear is no jokus!!!
They must have been very close to the den.
Some scary encounters shocking both man and bear leads to severe repercussions and most often life of one or both.
Is Syeve Wright narrating this clip?
This bear must of been a nomad young male and it was not by luck the men got away the bear did not trail them or they both would have been killed o believe the bear was defending a kill obviously or it would have carnigalized one or both men easily
And now Greg should carry two double cans of super strength bear spray as well as sharp strong knifes at the very minimal
this was really poorly read, sorry bro should have re recorded quite a lot of it
Wait, did he ever explain what made the bear let him go? I'm confused how did he get away from a grizzly bear??
I think it happened so fast that they were all confused including the bear 🐻
There are quite a few people complaining in this comment section about god and stuff but I think the video is fine. These stories make me consider getting a pistol that's more powerful than my 92fs.
YES...BY THE GRACE OF GOD...FOR THOSE IN THE BACK, HE SAID BY THE GRACE OF GOD!!!!!!
you have to make noise constantly especially in soft conditions the bear will give you room but as this was end of season you were predated on lucky
Is this bear stronger than the Old Groaner?
I don't think there's ever been a bear as strong as old groaner lol
Why would you climb or hike in the dark???
Was just reminded of guidelines…..so I don’t think I should comment.
😅
I'd be calling for help rather than return tot he scene of the attack.
Is this a state where it is illegal to be armed where they were hiking? I understand most bears would be hibernating but I would consider it desirable equipment.
That's what I'm wondering. If you are visiting from the states, how do you get a protective side arm?
6:05 - at first I thought you censored it because you were going to be scared to say by the grace of God. But then I see that you actually just trying to be a bit more specific.
Are these outdoorsmen who don't believe in carrying firearms? You couldn't get me out there without at least 3 firearms!!
Just because snow doesn't mean " hibernation " which is actually the wrong term.
Especially if your dealing with multiple elevations.
Bears will migrate to higher elevations to winter over for a few reasons.
Easier to make or find a den, more snowfall means better insulation, less calories burned, and less chance of predatory attacks in spring.
Food sources are scarce both when bears emerge as well as onset of winter.
Both times they are all about calories. Or protection of cubs.
We can be food source or threat.
Neither a good situation.
Best bet avoid.
Carry spray and if allowed a firearm that's capable defending yourself.
Be aware.
90% of issues are unexpected encounters or human mistakes.
AK 47 and Glock 20 10mm or don't go in Bear Country.
I don't understand, and I never will.
I'd feel no safer with weapons or bear spray. Bears are so fast and if you're awakened, you may have no time.
Bear was not hungry.
So glad both survived ok... Ya'll say Australia is terrifying, I reckon USA beats us hands down!! Bears, wolves, Bison, cougers, wolverines... I could go on... Just so scary... 😳😳😂😅
Lol very true!
are there any stories about people killing attacking bears?
Tonnes unfortunately.. ☹☹
Gene Moe killed one when it attacked him, and I think all he had was a knife.