When Animals Attack

[TVOLS]

Not an actual attack, but got intense. Big boy to

 

[joevol33]

Not an actual attack, but got intense. Big boy to

Actually saw this earlier, close enough for me!

 

[Hurley Mooncalf]

If you've ever watched fish when food is put in an aquarium, think about that when you go into the ocean. You're basically entering the food chain when you get in the water.

 

[VolFaninFla]

Dumb, dumb, dumb
Bull sharks do not like the paparazzi
Tourist loses both hands trying to take photo with shark in Turks and Caicos

 

[TVOLS]

 

[joevol33]

Dumb, dumb, dumb
Bull sharks do not like the paparazzi
Tourist loses both hands trying to take photo with shark in Turks and Caicos

Dang

 

[joevol33]

Dang again

 

[StarRaider]

 

[VolFaninFla]

That was close!
‘Very brave’ man’s quick thinking helps him avoid death by polar bear: video

 

[TVOLS]

A bear attack with predation is on a whole level of fear for me if I'm getting eaten by something. Depending on where they start you could be alive for some time. Killing prey first is not their priority.

 

[hndog609]

That was close!
‘Very brave’ man’s quick thinking helps him avoid death by polar bear: video

I'm not saying it wasn't a successful ploy to ditch the rifle and haul off on the snowmobile but not sure on the "brave" part. I'd have thought that would be a description better suited to a guy that fired the warning shot and then dropped the bear when it charged. (unless the rifle jammed)

 

[GroverCleveland]

I'm not saying it wasn't a successful ploy to ditch the rifle and haul off on the snowmobile but not sure on the "brave" part. I'd have thought that would be a description better suited to a guy that fired the warning shot and then dropped the bear when it charged. (unless the rifle jammed)

Not that I expect to ever be put into that situation, but I'm not firing a warning shot.

 

[hndog609]

Not that I expect to ever be put into that situation, but I'm not firing a warning shot.

If there's not an active threat to oneself or others there's probably laws that would make shooting it illegal.

 

[joevol33]

If there's not an active threat to oneself or others there's probably laws that would make shooting it illegal.

I'll take my chances, I'm not warning something that can eat me

 

[hndog609]

I'll take my chances, I'm not warning something that can eat me

I smell what you're cooking but I'm not sure I'd just waste a bear for looking at me funny. (and again, there can be some serious legal ramifications) I'm working from the idea of a "warning shot" trying to drive off a bear...not a matter of defense. Once the bear decides "game on" you get to respond in kind.

 

[GroverCleveland]

If there's not an active threat to oneself or others there's probably laws that would make shooting it illegal.

1) Norway doesn't have the death penalty.
2) Polar bears do.

I consider polar bears to be an active threat anywhere in my vicinity and I'm not in an armored vehicle.

 

[hndog609]

1) Norway doesn't have the death penalty.
2) Polar bears do.

I consider polar bears to be an active threat anywhere in my vicinity and I'm not in an armored vehicle.

A PB would be on the list of things where one should keep the margin for error at a maximum.

 

[Vol423]

If there's not an active threat to oneself or others there's probably laws that would make shooting it illegal.

If you're anywhere remotely close to a polar bear that isn't in a cage in a zoo, then you're in imminent danger.

 

[hndog609]

If you're anywhere remotely close to a polar bear that isn't in a cage in a zoo, then you're in imminent danger.

There's an argument to be made for sure. "Remotely close" is a bit up for grabs. I can say that if said shooting is discovered and not sufficiently warranted as self-defense in AK it's like $100K and up to a year in prison. If it's a genuine threat you should be able to make the justification...just don't get carried away with assuming you'll be automatically allowed to make that claim. (actually that's true in most any self-defense shooting, people included)

 

[Vol423]

There's an argument to be made for sure. "Remotely close" is a bit up for grabs. I can say that if said shooting is discovered and not sufficiently warranted as self-defense in AK it's like $100K and up to a year in prison. If it's a genuine threat you should be able to make the justification...just don't get carried away with assuming you'll be automatically allowed to make that claim. (actually that's true in most any self-defense shooting, people included)

When i encounter a polar bear in Phoenix, I think the world will have bigger concerns than punishing the guy that killed the polar bear.

 

[UT_Dutchman]

Not that I expect to ever be put into that situation, but I'm not firing a warning shot.

Oh no my warning shot accidentally went thru his eye socket. I bought a 10mm just for this in grizzly country. I'll pay the fine gladly to avoid being maimed or eaten.