Wyoming Hunter Shoots Self While Fighting Off Grizzly Attack

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Wyoming Hunter Shoots Self While Fighting Off Grizzly Attack - Flathead Beacon

PINEDALE, Wyo. – A hunter accidentally shot himself in the leg while trying to fight off a grizzly bear attack in west-central Wyoming — the second such attack in a week’s time, officials said. Lee Francis, 65, of Evanston, was taken to the University of Utah Health hospital for treatment after...

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[enbloc]

interesting strategy...

 

[SpaceCritter]

 

[MadatMarek]

He bearly survived?

 

[TJ4]

interesting strategy...

View: https://youtu.be/4Ru8DMW-grY

 

[Chevy 2 65]

Reporting sucks !!

Francis was hunting with his son in an area south of Grand Teton National Park on Friday evening when the bear attacked him. He was able to fire several rounds from his handgun, causing the bear to run away, but one of the rounds hit Francis in the lower leg, the sheriff’s office said.

How?

 

[Mesatchornug]

In the excitement, he pointed the muzzle at his leg and squeezed the trigger?

 

[tuna]

I thought you were supposed to shoot your hunting partner in the leg?

 

[Amputee Marksman]

I thought you were supposed to shoot your hunting partner in the leg?

Are you implying the Bear was Dick Cheney?

 

[LittleCalm]

If you are a bear, you gotta ask yourself about the quality of meat that shoots itself.

 

[LittleCalm]

interesting strategy...

I think it was to put oneself out of misery before the bear did.

 

[Quite_Exasperated]

Reporting sucks !!

Francis was hunting with his son in an area south of Grand Teton National Park on Friday evening when the bear attacked him. He was able to fire several rounds from his handgun, causing the bear to run away, but one of the rounds hit Francis in the lower leg, the sheriff’s office said.

How?

Appendix carry..it’ll get you every time.

 

[pdm]

Are you implying the Bear was Dick Cheney?

Don't ask, don't tell.

 

[Spicolii]

Very fitting the hospital staff's name is "Sue Winchester"

 

[tuna]

 

[Asaltweapon]

Must have been carrying a 9mm cause this is the .44 Magnum. The most powerful....

 

[Picton]

Must have been carrying a 9mm cause this is the .44 Magnum. The most powerful....

Nah. A 9mm round in the leg would have blown his lung out.

 

[Asaltweapon]

Tru dat.

 

[LakeTrout]

Whatever. It worked.

 

[Dennis in MA]

Next week on the MeatEater Podcast. . . . LOL

Last week they had the guy that helped the dude out of the Montana porta-potty. Nothing to do with hunting or fishing, but it was a funny episode.

 

[mothybee]

The bear may have been a legal CC.

 

[240Geezer]

"Gol durn it! Scared the beejebuz outta that there bear.
Now I'll just holster muh sidearm.."
Blam!

 

[1903Collector]

"Some days you get the bear".....well, maybe not.

 

[Chevy 2 65]

Classic.



View: https://youtu.be/adhl6-C5t3s

 

[Enzo]

Why a gun? Thought you’re supposed to kick them in the cajones….

 

[pdm]

Why a gun? Thought you’re supposed to kick them in the cajones….

Wolfman's got nards!

 

[LittleCalm]

The bear may have been a legal CC.

Not in MA!

 

[Dennis in MA]

Classic.



View: https://youtu.be/adhl6-C5t3s

Good old Grebs Texner. LOL

 

[Tim_McD]

View: https://imgur.com/HlhRL7I

 

[Dadstoys]

I suppose if the bear is dragging you around by the leg it wouldn't be too hard to do.