This Grizzly Tore Michael Dunn Limb From Limb
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Welcome back to Scary Bear Attacks! Today’s episode takes us to Grand Teton National Park in northwest Wyoming. The park is located only about 130 miles to the south of Yellowstone National Park and rivals it with its beauty and wildlife. Elevation in the park starts at 6320 feet in Jackson Hole and stretches to 13,770 feet at the park's highest point, Grand Teton. The barren granite peaks give way to thick forests of pine, fir, and spruce trees with Quaking Aspen groves dominating in pockets across the valleys.
Near Jackson Lake is a trail system that travels eastward to Emma Matilda Lake and Two Ocean Lake. The Emma Matilda Lake Trail encircles Emma Matilda Lake in a loop that runs almost twelve miles. It wanders through meadows and trees as cool breezes waft off the lake to refresh visitors as they hike. Stands of Buffalo Berries offer a tasty treat to passersby and sustain the wildlife in their season. Common animals in this area include Elk, Moose and Mule Deer. Predators in this area include black bears, bobcats, cougars, coyotes, and wolves, but the most powerful are the massive grizzly bears that frequent the trails.
During the second week of August 1994, 36 year old Michael and Linda Dunn were camping with their three children at the Colter Bay Campground along Jackson Lake. Their family had a standing vacation spent at the lake each year and enjoyed the time together each summer.
Michael was thin but athletic, standing 6 feet in height and weighing a healthy 165 pounds. He was a scout leader back in their hometown of Park City, Utah and had even completed bear attack training with his pack of scouts. Michael was a successful senior writer at Fotherington & Associates eventually landing the same position with Bonneville Communications. His life was centered around serving his community and took pride in his campaigns for a major league baseball team as well as the Salvation Army.
Michael and Linda were not only life partners, they were running partners. Together they had completed 50 marathons combined including several ultra-marathons. They valued the lessons running instilled in them, teaching their kids that they could still find joy while doing difficult things. They had even completed an IronMan race together. On this particular day, Michael wanted to go on a longer run and Linda agreed to stay behind with the kids.
As Michael prepared for his early morning run on August 14th, he had a sense of doom wash over him. He knew it was something he would have to work through and hit the trail before sunup Falling into an easy pace, his mind began reflecting on lessons he found valuable. As a member of the Latter Day Saint church he felt running in the mountains helped him clear his mind and meditate. He used his solitary time running to pray and seek direction from God.
As he bounced along the trail he reflected on the prior day's run. That morning had been moistened by the dew and as he entered a meadow he decided it would be a beautiful place for his morning prayers. Inspired by the sunlight breaking across the cloud shrouded peaks, he knelt down and prayed aloud a prayer of gratitude when two words popped into his mind. Play dead. The meaning of these words were confusing to him that morning, but would be very important this morning.
Only a few hundred yards into his run, Michael noticed a strange bush near the trail. Around the base of this bush were several Buffalo Berries that had been dislodged from their stems. The tiny tomato-like fruits led Michael’s eyes to the indelible impression of a very large grizzly bear track deeply embedded into the dirt near the bush.
Perhaps out of nervous relief but definitely as a precaution, Michael decided he would start singing out loud as he ran. He didn’t pack a firearm nor did he pack bear spray on any of his runs.
Around two miles into his run, Michael’s nerves began to settle down, and he quit singing out loud. As he rounded a bend in the trail he was discombobulated by a loud deep rumble just off the trail a few yards from him. At first, he thought a boulder was rolling down the slope but turned around to see a huge grizzly sow bellowing at him from only 15 yards away.
He stared at her as events unfolded in slow motion in his mind. He could see the muscles in the hump on her shoulders ripple as she blew through every limb and bush between them. Popping and cracking sounded as she growled a thundering road as she bore down on him. 
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Moral of the story : sometimes the voices in your head aren't so crazy.
Goodness no. Especially in the woods. We got a 6th sence. Gut feeling in the woods matters alot. Goes quiet , no bugs, no wind, no birds, large predator in the area. Usualy you don't notice the silence at first, first you get a feeling somethings wrong, then you notice the silence. Ignore the vibes you do so at your own threat. Been their many times. Sometimes nothing came of it. Other times I discover cougar tracks following my tracks next to the muddy river the next day
That particular voice is called intuition. I always listen to it, I think it's our primal survival instinct that alerts us to danger.
I believe that feeling of doom he felt wash over him was God telling him not to run.
well I believe the words "play dead" would be enough to run back out in the opposite direction..and the info tip to his kids should've been ..don' t go runnin in the woods !!
yeppers..be very aware of your surrondings..if you happen to know these indicators .@@prestonhanson501
The sheer fact that this guy survived is a miracle in itself
Ugh I read the comments first 😅
@@PedalsNPetals...Me too, lol. Also, I am a Beck.
@@rebeccalavoy6655 nice name 😁
@@PedalsNPetals ...Thank you 😉
Ruined the story
It looks like he should have listened to his gut feeling the morning of the attack. After all, that's what we all relied on to keep ourselves out of trouble when we were more primitive. But today, we think of ourselves as so advanced that our gut feelings and instincts are "silly".
Even if his gut was silent, the bear tracks and berries being disturbed by feeding might have said 'turn back NOW.'
better to err over nothing than to scream in terror alone
I have watched every video you have put out, and the one thing that shocks me the most is people going out in bear country unprepared. Why?
Because it's never going to happen to them.!!!!!!
I know! I suppose the breathtaking views & breathing fresh air are lure for runners & hikers alike...but for the love of God these people should know about the existence of black bears, grizzlies & mountain lions & what can happen to them especially when they're alone with no one else around. And not bringing a weapon? I can't understand it.
We have the luxury of having almost all the information in the world at our fingertips. People attacked 20 years ago did not.
People think they are grizzly adams
@@user-mg6wn4hs5t Me either, mind boggling. I live 30 minutes from North Idaho, 2 hours from Montana, we ALWAYS go prepared. None of us want to kill anything. But it is a possibility every time we go. Great comment.
Another head shaking (unbelievable) story. Truly God's miracle he is alive. Thank you for telling it
ALWAYS carry a weapon when in bear country !
You're assuming everyone is well trained and proficient with a weapon. Also how accurate will people be when faced with a charging grizzly with only seconds to spare?
I like how everyone in the comments complains people dont bring firarms into parks where they arent allowed
Firearms are allowed in Yellowstone and Teton National Parks to those who can legally have them. This law was enacted in 2010.@@shelbyrice1014
@@shelbyrice1014Problem is that people obviously don’t think coz they must / would have to know that there are bears around !!! 🤔 I think it defies logic that people would and do wander off, hike, jog ect ect without any form of protection, be it a firearm, bear spray or both and especially on their own ! , I can’t understand how people think, and obviously don’t at times 🤔🤯???????
@@shelbyrice1014 If firearms illegal in areas they plan to go to then at least equip themselves with bear spray, it’s just commonsense !!!
I was too slow to type my message during the live but this was an amazing story. I believe his prayer helped him to calm down and stopped panicking and that gave him the ability to play dead and escape death. God promises to be with us but he lets our decisions and circumstances determine our fate. We see believers die horribly sometimes so I don't think He picks and chooses He just loves us.
As for how he was barely saved by such slim margins, I do believe God helped. It wasn't Michael's time and Michael was grateful for the serenity God offered that allowed him to live and heal.
Great story and I look forward to more.
God bless all of us in this journey though life!
Unbelievable video!!!! I'm so addicted to these stories. Thank you for educating people about Bear attacks 💯
I feel horrible for anyone who is attacked by a bear!!
I was attacked by four people was pretty bad but still think a bear would be the most horrific
omg frightening !! possibly a shark would be worse??!!@@PedalsNPetals
@@carolanndenton5933 scared to death of sharks I don't go in the ocean
Think about how they feel
@@edwardjoy3820 ???
I think the thing to do would have been turn around and run back once he saw the print.
Running from a bear is never a good idea! More survive just standing your ground, not moving standing firm. Showing you’re not a threat is far better than being prey. Understanding bear behaviour can save your life!
@@Mr2sleepy1He didn't say to run from the bear. He said to leave as soon as he first noticed the paw PRINT on the ground, before he encountered the bear. The smartest thing would've been to never have gone on that run, knowing he had no proper rifle.
@@megatuanis incorrect. He never should have gone on the run when God gave him the sense of doom. BTW, one can't run with a rifle, but you can with a hand gun, and hand guns are easier to control than a rifle.
I believe anytime an inner voice tells you that something is wrong, or possibly can happen, you have to pay attention to it.
I do believe that is God's way of talking to us and letting us know danger is in your immediate future. Do not ignore your gut instinct ever. I have read so many stories where people have done this and they end up paying dearly for not acting on that thought or feeling.
The Lord sure has a plan for his life ,and yes the Holy Spirit gave him those words PLAY DEAD and it was no accident that her paws missed major arteries God is good all the time.God bless him and his family.
Amen to all of that!
Never hike alone and definitely don't run where bears are at. Dude got lucky
You always have questions at the end of your stories. Primarily, a can of bear spray or a gun is no guarantee that you’ll make it out alive from a bear attack!! That is one thing that I have learned from your channel! I still can’t believe that I never encountered a bear during all the camping that I did! I love this channel! 🐻❤👏👍
Nothing is a 100% 'guarantee' for surviving a bear attack, however you GREATLY boost those survival odds with proper training/skills and carrying a firearm. To just discard doing anything to prepare for such an event is just plain ignorant.
@@markstone1619100% people that put themselves in dangerous situations and come unprepared well you summed it up perfectly
A gun will definitely help BUT your situational awareness needs to be on or you'll be a victim with a gun somewhere in or near the scene. Its almost a broken record how so many attacks are ambushes under 25 yards. The people are shocked/surprised and frozen then the bear whacks them to the dirt and goes to work on them. Also it seems most bears are coming at a 90 degree angle or close, which means the bear detected their presence long before and set up its ambush position.
I see so many parallels between bear danger alertness and officer survival awareness, 90% to bear situations. All the weapons, spray, Tasers and kevlar won't do much good if your awareness is not working. One tip is widen and deepen your view, as too many people walk or run like they drive....looking straight ahead. In this case the guy was focused on his running and his "head was in the zone". You can't prevent every surprise but you can raise odds in your favor with higher awareness.
That reminds me I need a better set of electronic ear muffs to pick up sounds better while hunting.
@@LuvBorderCollies Agreed. Full time situational awareness is the most vital part. I'll add one more very vital part between awareness & having a gun, which is the gun is only as useful as the amount/level of skills you have in handling & firing it. Skills is a must, whether obtained by ample training or experience.
You dont have to be dramatic by saying “ tore him from limb to limb” because we will watch and listen anyway. 😊
Don’t watch if you just want to find fault. This is how they pay to make these clips
@coreencasey5109 I’ve noticed that some people are very picky, have you ?
Always listen to your instincts. I am a believer in divine interventions, but I won't claim to know if this was the reason he survived. Why things happen is a mystery.
So horrific his children had to see him like that and his wife May God bless fhem❤❤
Great job …. One of your best.
Not exactly FROM limb to limb. But he did get lucky.
God is so good ❤
He should of not gone we get feeling about things and most people ignore it
Amazing Grace from God !!! I will never cease to be amazed, so glad he survived. ❤
So horrific!!! Saved his life playing dead !! Power of prayer!!💖
Prayer changes things. The prayers of the righteous availeth much 🙏
Very fortunate indeed to come out alive. Trust your instincts, it may save your life someday.
Whoa, I’m glad he survived and was able to return to his family. I don’t know if he would have had time to use a firearm or bear spray but since he had neither he couldn’t even try. It sounds like he had a close connection to his church and his God which is wonderful, and rare these days but common sense is, in fact, just as important, and unfortunately, equally rare these days. He had feelings of doom, he had a subliminal message delivered to him and….more important, he vacationed in an environment full of any number of extremely dangerous animals. He was woefully unprepared. God can only do so much.
It's not rare to have a relationship with a god at all.
Love this channel
Wow God is good
Beautiful scenery!! Wow!!! This episode was very intense!!! The Lord was definitely watching over him it's a miracle he survived!!! Thanks Addicus for another very beary 🐻 interesting story and storytelling ❤❤❤ Loved it and all of your episodes Rooooarrrrrrrrr 🐻 Rooooarrrrrrrrr 🐻 Rooooarrrrrrrrr 🐻!!! Dang it I missed the live chat I bet ya you were on there too!! I'm so heartbroken 💔😭 grrrrrrrrrrrr 🐻 grrrrrrrrrrrr 🐻 grrrrrrrrrrrr 🐻!!!!!!!!!!!!
I also believe that the noise the bear heard and took off running was devine intervention as well as the "play dead" words he heard in his mind. He was absolutely being watched over by God. It was not Michael's time to leave this world. His children learned a tough lesson seeing their dad in the condition the bear left him. If he continues to run for meditation hopefully he goes with a group of people. I am happy that he survived. It makes him a stronger person.
The little Mormon voice in his head was like.. “Serious you’re running after I just told you to play dead? 🤷🏻♂️I give up”
The Good Lord was on his side that day for sure.....Had plans for him to live life for the future for sure..
Yes God was whith him that day
even with those that do not make it
I have hiked Yellowstone Park in 2012 with my wife. We both carried bear spray and Glock 10mm handguns as we were prepared for any incident. You can’t believe how many “alone” hikers we saw with zero protection. I was amazed. This man should have known better but I think people believe it won’t happen to them. A study said that only 14% of hikers in Yellowstone carry bear spray. Amazing! That park should require hikers to check out bear spray then turn it in after they finish. Why is this not a good idea? People are clueless these days, sadly!
Too many folks believe all animals are harmless and all people are lovely. They are victims in waiting
I absolutely love this group,Ever since I started watching every episode I been hooked..I've watched every episode..Thank you n keep up the great job!! Greetings from Alberta Canada
Glad to have you here 😊
Those feelings and instructions are so easily ignored however experience teaches to inquire more in the moment ❤ life a journey of experience and knowledge 😅
Why are people going to bear country without weapons? I will never understand.
Why go to places that you may get killed or become bear food? For sport? 😅
Yeah I'd say the sense of impending doom should have been heeded. That's a strong indicator to abandon your run. He should have just gone back to camp. But he ignored the warning. Then he was told matter of factly to play dead. He ignored that too and punched the bear. So lastly, God caused the bears claws to miss his arteries. Then he caused the bear to run away. I'm not criticizing Michael. I probably would have done the exact same thing as he. I'm glad he survived. What I learned from this is to listen to the impending sense of doom, and change plans. That's my takeaway from Michaels encounter. God help me to have the presence of mind to do so.
It was definitely 💯 Devine love, God heard his prayers.
There were two many indicators, that this was indeed, Divine intervention. The scenery is breathtaking.
Love your bear stories! I listen to this channel more than any other.😊❤
I would have trusted my instinct and got the f... out of there!!!!
Getting close to 100k 🎉
Always listen to the Spirit.
It's a good thing that his captain thumper was in prime condition, helping him to cope with the trauma and shock.
Love your narration of this and all others you have put out
He got to experience nature up close and personal, all while unprepared for the consequences of being in bear country without a weapon or bear spray at a minimum. Glad he survived.
nice vid bro
Your mind can play tricks on you after a traumatic event. I suspect he had those thoughts of playing dead after the attack and his confused mind incorrectly placed them before the attack
The guy is a champion. How resiliant!
Hey Addicus I'm so so sorry I'm so late !! Just got back from pizza 🍕🍕 pizza with my brother Tom watch ing now!!!
Yes,yes,yes,
amazing storytelling as always 🙏🏻🙏🏻
You should do a statistics episode on bear attacks detailing all incidents per State so the audience get to know Bear Country better.❤
His guardian angel was on the job. I’m glad the bear and cubs were not destroyed.
Yes to all your questions. Everywhere now is Bear country
At least he kept a sense of humor about the attack. Yes he should have listened to his feeling of doom. If this isn’t a testament of the power of prayer I don’t know what is.
It was the power of prayer that saved him. I think if he didn't stop to pray things could have happened to where he could have died. By him stopping to say prayer putting heavenly Father first before 😢carried on with his run he might have received injuries from the attack but with rehab surgery and being found was he rewarded from God his life and recovery to be with his family plus to go on and still complete two runs after. Now that is a blessing
I like all episodes
He should have listened to that feeling- that was his intuition speaking to him. At the same time, we all often ignore feelings like that because it isn’t rational and we think we should just do what we had planned. I’m glad Michael survived 🧡
Also, I believe someone was looking out for him. When I was around 6 years old I was running around in the yard (barefoot) with my brother and at some point I was about to put my foot down and I remember the words “look down” in my mind and it was definitely a voice - I looked down and I was about to step on a copperhead. If it hadn’t been for hearing those words I would have stepped on it
It is an absolute miracle the man survived. Yes, he should have listened to that still small voice. Of course, he was asking for trouble as soon as he entered the space of that bear and her cubs. In other words, he was a FOOL! Some people NEVER learn or heed to common sense.
God has never let me down but he has scared the hell out of me.
From start to finish God was running the show❤
I stayed in a cabin at Teton and I still thought about the grizzlies. I would never go on a trail there.
In summation, Michael was immensely stupid but very lucky...I'm glad nothing happened to the bear
Always hate it when the bear is killed on the premise that the bear has now tasted human flesh and is not considered dangerous to humans
Yes, to all of your questions. People should definitely listen to their "gut" feelings.
If God or a guardian angel said. "Play dead" I would have immediately done so.
One evening, over twenty years ago I had just attended a dance class I had enrolled in after work, one night a week. The studio was located in a small strip mall just off one of the main roads in town. The light merging back into traffic on the main road was a long wait, upwards to two minutes. It was dark, I had sat and waited for the light to change and just as it turned green a voice spoke to me, telepathically and said check your package. I immediately looked in my rear view mirror and saw that no one was behind me so I didn't have to worty about a blaring horn behind me. Then I pickrd up my package and turned it over and thought, "It looks okay to me then just as I was about to pull through the green light, a large box truck, very similar ro a UPS truck, but this truck had no signage on it, ran a red light. I would have been ummediateky t-boned in the driver's side. I would have been killed immediately and left a nine year old boy orphaned. So, you see I know to instantly follow orders. I was so rattled I waited another few minutes to let the light go through another cycle before my nerves calmed down so I could drive home. When God speaks, instantly obey!
I believe that God intervenes when prayers are lifted🙏🙏🙏
Wow!! Thank you for another awesome video!! 🌼 This fellow should have gone with his gut feeling and not gone out on that run. If something seems off, it probably is. Better safe than sorry! I believe gut feelings are from the Lord! But whatever they are, I have found they're usually correct.
Michael should hv been prepared knowing he was taking his family in bear territory. He was very lucky, he remember GOD, and call on Him for help. Thanks to the medical team they were able to put them back together praise GOD.
The guy was given 2 warnings and he did not heed. Besides running away was not a favorable options and he was mauled and miraculously his arteries were not damaged. He is alive, but next time he will heed the warnings. So, stay safe, warm/cool, and blessings.
How do we separate Man from Beast so man can enjoy the outdoors And beast roam the land ?
when I planned some bush hikes out in the US Southwest and West, I thought of the possibility of encountering a bear of one species or another. So I bought a Ruger .357 magnum handgun and holster to carry it for quick draw. Luckily I never encountered one as the chances of this happening in the areas I hiked to were not considered high risk bear country area's. But Wyoming, Montana, Utah? now THOSE are high risk bear country areas. Always pack a handgun and a can of bear spray when running, hiking or bush walking in these areas - ALWAYS.
Can't believe be got a mental warning and ignored it. A sixth sense we all have, however a lot of people have either lost it or ignore it. If something isn't right, then it's not right. If there is a doubt, then there is no doubt. Trust your gut or instincts, whatever you want to call it, if the hairs stand up on the back of your neck, a sudden shiver down your spine, take heed. Of course there are some people who are just born victims. Be prepared, prepare for the worst, hope for the best. I reckon he used up all his luck that day.
REMEMBER..IF YOU GO JOGGING ALONE IN DANGEROUS GRIZZ COUNTRY.....NO SINGING! 🤣
Always listen to your inner voice
A miracle!!!
Prayers helped thank God
That was God talking!
I think The Lord answered Michaels' prayer. This wouldn't be the 1st time The Lord spoke to a bear.
I didn't get a notification
WOW! 😮
At several times in my life I have had premonitions and even shouted warnings in my mind and each time I heeded them. I am still alive today because I did so. We have come a long way from that progenitor Hairless Ape, but those atavistic instincts remain, for good reasons.
Someone was definitely watching out for Michael, who should have been carrying bear spray.
Oh he was being protected.
I believe his guardian Angel warned him and his attack would not have been as severe and I bel believe his Angel protected him because he prayed to the Lord. I am so happy he was okay and made it as well as the bear. God is good all the time. He now has this knowledge and his testimony could really changed lives in the here and now as well as lead others the Christ for eternity ❤
Mormons is from the masons and the masons are from the kaballah jewels,and they follow a different gods..l Christian Jesus is NOT mormon. 8:11
I am an outdoorsman and I also like to run but I will never, in my life, go for a run in the wilderness.
@@PiedPooper-gh6cnexcept the bear ate Timmy Treadwell alive. they found his head attached to his spine,his face had a grimace on it.
No gun
My opinion is that a sasquatch talked to Michael and told him to "Play Dead." They are always watching. Always. There is no place you can go in the outdoors that they do not have an eye on it. Many sasquatches do help humans. He said that bear turned away, stopped, listened and then took off running. The only thing that could scare a bear that much is a sasquatch. Please, do listen to their voices in your head. And if you want to think of those voices as your guardian angel or the voice of God, then please do. They are always watching.
Never ignore your instincts.
It was the holy spirit
He was lucky to bag an elk but unfortunately had to leave it until the next day to clean and pack it up. I cannot fathom why he wouldn’t be prepared with a firearm and bear spray given the probability that overnight the carcass would have been claimed by a bear. He must have known this. But, apparently not…aaand the bear with cubs attacked him, left him terribly wounded but miraculously alive. BTW I wouldn’t have gone back for the elk at all never mind unarmed. Glad he lived to hunt again.
Can't help but wonder what the bear thought it saw and decided to make a run for it...
Me too 😮
Praise The Lord ❤🙏♥️
He wasn't torn apart at all
That was all God!!!
Hi Atticus... He definitely had an Angel on his shoulder warning him of his impending doom. I wonder what the Grizzly sensed that caused it to retreat. It had to be danger to her cubs or maybe she heard her cub calling for help. Perfect example of a miracle at work and our heavenly father stepping in to help. It wasn't his time. Great story as usual
she dumped him. his scars clashed with her upscale decor.
Yes shud have listen to inkling of doom a n d play dead during prayer❤
its not right the protection they give these bears over people, after all the people are not walking up to the bear and picking a fight the bear is the aggressor the bully, these bears in these parks do not fear man one day when there allowed to be hunted they will start to fear man and less attacks will happen.
These majestic animals have been pushed further and further into smaller areas. Wilderness means just that, take your chances.