It's very clear in his videos he was screaming out to be loved. The stuff horror movies are made of. Lastly some may say whats up with me? No call stimulating upcoming doom for Amie. This article has brought reality close to home, and I am grateful for it. The biggest problem was trying to get anywhere near them. with her cub without a care about Tims presence. Interesting, well done and terrifying article. I think the article is good enough to be in libraries but without an author, sadly, it likely won't be taken as seriously as it should have. He out stayed his welcome.2. just yesterday a bear was euthanized because he started showing bold, dangerous behavior towards humans. It was accurate, fair and balanced. video-clip and the time of the attack. Thank you for all of the time and effort you undoubtedly put into writing this. Timothy Treadwell in 'Grizzly Man' The would-be rescuers who arrived on the scene shot and killed a large male grizzly, which had been dubbed "Bear 141" in Treadwell's notes a bear he had not even bothered to name, perhaps because he knew that to name and anthropomorphize this bear would mean acknowledging that he couldn't control or contain it. The body on which the bear had been feeding was that of Amie Huguenard. Timothy Treadwell gained widespread fame and notoriety for his interactions with grizzly bears, appearing on nationally syndicated talk shows and in schools as a bear advocate. You also have quite a few sources, but what I'm really interested in is the incident report by Joel Ellis. Amy should have ran in the opposite direction. Great, while harrowing and at the same time, objective! I'm not a clinical psychologist, but I've had my fair share of experience, the dude was screwed up, 1 3 minute clip of the movie can tell you a lot about how messed up this guy was, he claimed he protected the bears? (Van Daele 2004). I've searched online in hopes of finding out who wrote such a powerful articleto no avail. After about 10 seconds the bear dies and Willy Fulton then reportedly says I want to look that bear in the eyes and states that he is sure that this was the bear that chased him back to his plane earlier. Timothy Treadwell studied grizzly bears during summer seasons for 13 years, before being killed by one of them. Kaflia Bay, along the Alaskan Gulf Coast, was one of Treadwell's favorite spots for bear watching, and he spent time there every summer. Anyone who wants to be in the proximity of wild animals must understand that or end up like TT. I probably would have mailed this letter and anxiously waited for your reply had I, in fact, known who to properly address this to. Habituating bears to the presence of man only increases the chance that harm will someday come to the bear, or another man.. Who knows, all I can defiantly say is that he was very childlike, and obviously wanted to stay in a protected, child-like world. You did an amazing job. Even Timothy has seemed a little off in a sense. Treadwell spoke with a friend by satellite phone and described no problems with the bears. One day, someone will verify that they've watched most of the still available footage. by John Rogers; Treadwell 217pp. Again, I believe this older male bear had become conditioned through repetition. The grizzly bear symbolizes wilderness and a simpler time. I also believe it was edited out of respect for Amy. Minor fact but this attacked happened at 1:58PM Alaska Time.. Overcast due to the nasty weather. They are incredibly timid and will not allow you to see them. Thank you for writing and sharing this amazing article. Treadwell gained national celebrity status after his appearance February 20, 2001 on CBSs David Letterman Show, promoting his 1997 book Among Grizzlies: Living With Wild Bears in Alaska, along with his close-up photographs and video footage, often showing him within arms reach of large brown bears or creeping on all fours towards a sow and her three cubs, talking in a soft, child like, sing song voice.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[320,50],'yellowstone_bearman_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_8',129,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-yellowstone_bearman_com-medrectangle-3-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[320,50],'yellowstone_bearman_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_9',129,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-yellowstone_bearman_com-medrectangle-3-0_1'); .medrectangle-3-multi-129{border:none !important;display:block !important;float:none !important;line-height:0px;margin-bottom:7px !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-top:7px !important;max-width:100% !important;min-height:50px;padding:0;text-align:center !important;}, Katmai National Park has about 3000 of the total 35,000 Alaskan grizzly bears (ursus arctos horribilis). If Amie had remained quiet, I doubt that the bear would have returned to her, which would have given her enough time to back away and get to the beach, where she could have hidden until the next day when Willy Fulton was expected to arrive, but when faced with the horrors she had just witnessed, who can blame her for losing her mind and screaming. Jewel Palovak also states in her interview, that Tim was working with the park service, providing them with information on boat traffic, weather and other data collected. The way he curses society and material things makes one wonder malibu? In my opinion, Amie was able to drive the bear away initially, because this was an older bear who had become conditioned when dealing with younger, stronger, more dominant bears by moving away from the food it had just obtained after being challenged, and was probably startled by a second animal, Amie in this case, suddenly appearing and making a lot of noise.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'yellowstone_bearman_com-leader-3','ezslot_11',121,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-yellowstone_bearman_com-leader-3-0'); After scaring the bear away, Amie and Tim have a short conversation while determining where the bear is, and whether it is still nearby. Ranger Ellis states that the visibility was poor with a heavy growth of bushes and tall grass, the camp was located on top of a ridge and out of our sight. Did Treadwell have a special connection with the bears? So it makes sense that this bear was fed up with being hungry, got desperate, and was willing to eat anything. My experience with camps like this is, there is always at least some garbage, trash or other food items laying around. Be aware and be smart. (Ellis 2003, pg 4), Investigators combing the nearby area around the campsite discover what was left of Timothy Treadwell. I'm not trying to put you down. It was known by all other Yes the death was gruesome but not out of the ordinary gor the wild. Anyways thank you to the writer for not being like everyone else . I take it they never really discussed what Amy should do if Tim was attacked by a bear. Through experience, Tim would have packed early, The attack and killings took place in camp the night before Willy Fulton flew in to pick Tim and Amie up. I saw the "Grizzly Man" movie last year, so I knew nothing about his life or death. (Im not convinced of this. 2 humans and 2 bears died because of his actions. During this last season, Tim had also hid and camouflaged his camp at the grizzly maze within the thick alder brush in an effort to hide from the Park Service, due to a new rule imposed by the park service which required all backcountry campers to move their camp at least 1 mile every 5 days. himself filming his goodbye and the campsite in the background. I dont agree with everything said in this article but I appreciate & respect the time you put into it & that youre a true wildlife person. This of course I say with the upmost respect to her and Tim as I write this from the confort of my living room. What in the hell was Treadwell thinking. Thinking wild animals were his best friends. And there could be a number of explanations for this one. When it became obvious the The salmon run was at its end, and the river that flowed through the grizzly maze contained the last remaining salmon of the year. Of course he was bisexual. Living by eating our garbage, with the occasional attempt at a child thrown in. But I definitely would have had a firearm with me, just for protection. decisions you make will determine the safety of bear But Treadwell had charm and a passion for the bears that assuaged her fear. If you can't get into show biz by acting, why not pretend to be a bear expert instead? Obviously what Timothy did was wrong for both himself, Amie, and bears, but unlike a lot of the reviews here I can't find myself laying the blame on him. At the same time, it would been feeling wrong to receive any money from it. In this case, the humans should have continued their exit plan and listened to theirs but foolishy they didnt. Almost as an afterthought, he strapped on his Ruger Blackhawk .41 mag in its holster and pistol belt. What I do and would do during hypomania has me seeing this as it is. (Gaede 2005), Tim At The Grizzly Maze Lions Gate Films 2004. But let's face it, no one deserves the kind of tormented life or death Timothy endured. If you watch documentaries on Bart, he was actually considered a brilliant "actor." Contrary to his media image, Timothy was not one to blithely walk up To make this guy out to be a true conservationist is an insult to those knowledgeable rangers, hunters, sportsmen, etc that understand that these bears are wild animals that cannot be truly humanly domesticated and trusted as by there very nature have animal instincts that will ultimately prevail. c - place where bear 141 was killed d - Amie's remains e - sleeping tent f - "gear" tent g - place where young bear was killed h - Tim's remains Note that this rough sketch, made for the Park Service on 2003-10-20, is based on data gained in the evening of 2003-10-06 in quite a hurry, after having briefly observed the scene and killing two bears. Brooks camp, a well known and heavily used fly in fishing camp is 60 air miles from Tim and Amies camp. a 1" projectile traveling at least 1.560 feet per second would down a T-Rex at close range! I like how you are modest and state that you partly wrote the article to defer others from profiting from these two the couple's deaths. But when you go to the wild and provide beasts with many opportunities to prove your delusion to you, one of them or some of them WILL take the offer. "Me thinks if you cared for the person you were with would be, "RUN LIKE HELL!! His boy was horrible & the ones close seemed staged. along with the poor weather conditions, which make it difficult for So dont get cocky & dont be naive & think that will never happen to me. Any mistakes are mine alone, and hopefully I will catch them sooner or later. Polar bears will become extinct if we fail to act. I will keep you in my prayers that your mind & dreams find peace. He sees himself as a naturalist and loves the outdoors. Only low growls and periodic grunts are heard which only adds to the horror of the scene. Very, very sad. I believe that Amie more than likely ran after the bear a short distance, as it was dragging Tim up the trail screaming at the top of her lungs and striking the bear with the frying pan once again in a last ditch effort to drive the bear away, but was then pushed back to the tent a second time. However, examining the evidence shows that this was not the case entirely, but was a contributing factor. Commercial aircraft fly over the polar bear habitat so chartered planes (or ships) could drop animal carcuses over the region until we can figure out how to cool our planet down to re-form the sea ice. 1953, The Journals of Lewis and Clark: Mariner books. In this particular case, the bear came walking down the path that night and had no where else to go, but right through the camp with Tim and Amies tent in the middle of the trail. Grizzly Man is a 2005 American documentary film by German director Werner Herzog and featuring a musical score from Richard Thompson.. him in Kamchatka two months after Timothy was killed in Alaska. Fish and Wildlife agents. For more small miracles, re our slithering air tasting friends, Deity's grace that I don't live in Australia (poisonous snakes HQ).Now back to the article, the absolutely unforgivable was no bear spray. That Sony camera has two mics, one in the camera and another remote mic on Treadwell jacket. Saying that, I feel that Timothy was always a submissive person by nature, a 'patsy' as he says. I only hope that the end came quick for Amie. Also love the light touches of humor here & there, "at a good clip", haha!, also NOT romanticizing this poor deluded child-man, who simply exchanged one addiction for another and really did far more harm than any good, & had clearly degenerated at the end, basically guaranteeing his horrid death (and poor Aimee's). 2003 Park Service Incident Report; pages 1-9. Dalrymple, Derek. This gives a more in depth look onto Tim, Amie, and the incident. Tim was just lucky and his luck finally ran out.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'yellowstone_bearman_com-narrow-sky-1','ezslot_17',131,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-yellowstone_bearman_com-narrow-sky-1-0'); After watching the special airing of the movie Grizzly Man on the Discovery Channel February 4, 2006. In the stomach of the bear theyd shot were other human body parts. Grizzly bears are wild animals and should always be treated as such, wild and unpredictable. Unconventional? I never saw the movie, nor will I. Oh, and for "nature", can find the critters in the Hollywood hills. Why would she as far away from it as he is? I remember once out at my bear viewing area sitting alone one day, and feeling a bit sleepy in the warm sun I decided to lay back and close my eyes for a moment, when I remember feeling that something was watching me. But I was originally skeptical. There have been quite a few comments made about Tim being responsible for Amies death, I have actually struggled with this for several years now. You need to read the recommendations for how to make your writing ADA compliant for readers with visual impairments.There seems to be some good information here, but with such a light print color, it is not accessible for millions of people with various visual impairments. I read this whole thing. In his journal he wrote that he was often cold, hungry and tormented by insects, and that the first time he saw a grizzly it ran away. This could indicate that he was closer to her than his dad. So rare to find these days. The audio portion of this video tape lasts roughly 6 minutes. Perhaps the author didn't want letters addressed to (him?) As I researched this incident, I quickly realized that Tim and I had quite a bit in common and I totally understood his passion. In the years since their fate came to light, much of the conversation around them has ignored Huguenard, but hers is a tragic cautionary tale and one of promise cut short. I feel so sorry for both of them. 1st Off- Kudos to whomever wrote this- you did a truly bang up job of being objectively critical of a difficult story because of all the publicity already surrounding it. Bears are wild killers. I followed Tim starting in 2000 after I joined Sea Shepherd at the time. Superintendent of Katmai National Park. Many factors may have contributed to the deadly encounter, among I believe Tim left the tent and walked towards the bear a short distance, speaking softly to it as he had on numerous occasions, encouraging the bear to leave. How could a genuine naturalist move in such extremes? keep on wondering how much time there was between that last A truly BRAVE Man is one who faces Danger that MUST be Faced, and does so with Courage, overcoming his natural Fear, to do a job that must be done. Several bear people have this theory. And i cannot believe not one person has mentioned u dont store food right next to your tent no comments about his bear containers please it doesnt matter! Im so sorry?? I do not know why the bear is not correctly identified, after all this time. And in January 2003, she moved to live with him in Malibu, California, taking a position as a physicians assistant at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He let fame go to his head, risk taking. He was the third of his five siblings. Treadwell studied grizzly bears during summer seasons for 13 . I have done a lot of research on the topic and this is the best work. Morgan Dunn is a freelance writer who holds a bachelors degree in fine art and art history from Goldsmiths, University of London. The Sankebetsu Brown Bear Incident, Japan, Seven fatal attacks. Why did he tell park rangers he had no living relatives? Including two humans. After all men captivate us women with that magnificent staff of love. The ranger stated that she looked "as though she were peacefully asleep". After yelling Bear! The word WANNABE pops into my head. He loved nature. We were yelling and the bear was looking right at us., As the bear continued to move towards the group ranger Ellis fires a shotgun, while trooper Hill and ranger Gilliland also begin firing at the bear. Every thought, every bear, every encounter, virtually every moment of every day, so that the camera became an extension of his body, and to think that Amie somehow knew that she and Tim were going to die that night is hard to believe. It saddens me he ran with such a foolish group of people that clearly didn't care on bit for him. Wish she'd had a gun, in a reasonable caliber. Often attempting to touch both cubs and adults. He was just plain lucky for 13 years and became over confident in his own abilities. Again, such a great read! I'm truly sick of hearing about fucktards like him being cited as "Brave" and "Magical" and all the other cockswallop bandied about . My hope is, this will help to In the past when this bear had been driven away from a freshly caught salmon or other food item, the need to eat and put on weight had no doubt caused this bear to then test the true strengths of the thief and attempt to re-take its meal. I already have a lot of respect for you in your objectivity (I have a degree in English with a teaching minor in Writing) and this article is powerful, and does not attack Treadwell like many people who could not stay away from there opinions. There is nothing majestic or beautiful about it. On September 29, 2003, Tim and Amie once again are transported to Kaflia Lake by Willy Fulton, the couple wanted one more chance to be with the bears before winter set in. Almost from the start, National Park Service officials worried about Tims behavior. Emery, Mark. I watched the doc. The bear had literally carried thehorse off walking on its hind legs. After barely graduating high school, Tim left for Southern California and ended up in Long Beach. *Due to the graphic content of the video, you will have to sign-in to YouTube to verify your age before watching. Dead within 15 seconds.Some have interjected with their own imagination inventing that high velocity or 3 1/2" were used. or possibly Run Away! as the sound of a frying pan is used to beat the top of the bears head and the sound of Tim moaning. That must have hurt his family something awful. Willy Fulton drops the pair off on Sept. 29, 2003. A scream. The Myth of Timothy I have recently watched Grizzly Man at the request of a friend who found I was entertaining black bears in my yard, granted it is really far out in the middle of nowhere, but i do have distant neighbors. His early attempts at camping were almost comical. Sometimes you get the bear, and sometimes the bear gets you. 2003, Scene Investigatorif(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'yellowstone_bearman_com-netboard-2','ezslot_20',134,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-yellowstone_bearman_com-netboard-2-0'); We thank our friends at GPSTS.org for supporting us. As scheduled, at 2:00 PM on Monday October 6, 2003, air taxi pilot Willy Fulton from Andrew Airways arrives at Kaflia Lake to transport Tim and Amie out of the area for the year and is approached by a large brown bear. Rarer yet, a bear who then consumes the victims. At 4:26 pm the team arrive at the lake, and ranger Ellis conducts a quick interview with Willy Fulton. Calling himself a gentle warrior and baby talking to them. Then, on Sunday, October 5, Huguenard wrote in her journal that theres a feeling in the air that makes me a little worried for some reason. I learn that. He seems a man who felt betrayed the people who meant the most to him and his stubborn pride made him seek out love and acceptance from a source that wouldn't judge him. Not to mention the temper tantrum he threw on camera cursing the park service personnel for harassing him. I know the bear was the one known as Quincy the Bear by Tim. Bears in Katmai National Park typically begin to den sometime in October or November and go into hyperpagia in early September, as they try to gain as much weight as possible prior to denning by mass feeding. animals are not always as fierce as generally thought. 1998, Mark of the Grizzly: Falcon Press.249pp. Its seems obvious that author know what hes talking about. Amie turns the camera on and asks if the bear is still out there. Your words and story help others even though it would include lessons from others. simple view of a complex person. No matter how many safety precautions you may have taken, or how prepared you might be. confronted, whether by humans or bears. How can that be when Treadwell and Amy were killed on Monday, October 6? His need to escape humans and antisocial behavior, again point to the social awkwardness and anxiety he felt toward people. Rare in itself. If Tim was working closely with the park service, why did he feel the need to hide his camps from them? Ranger Gilliland states that he was standing at the top of the knoll about 10 feet from the mound containing Amie, looking around when he spots a large bear about 15 feet away walking up the same trail they had just hiked up, and the same trail that rangers Ellis and Dalrymple had just walked down. to the camp with the camera still on standby and the attack happened Huguenard quit her job on Jan. 31, 2003 and moved to Malibu where she was to start a new job after she and Tim returned for the winter. Am I the only one who thinks releasing the tape would probably help discourage other lunatics? After moving a clump of dirt, ranger Ellis later recalled seeing fingers and an arm protruding from the pile. 2005, Readers Digest Interview. Why did he lie about his family upbringing? Not only that, but there are clues hidden in his childhood. Trying to get up close to wolves results from scientific and personal curiosity. Buuutthis is America, no bear spray, no heavy tools, nothing. As far as inconsistencies with sound and distance. Tim would honestly die if it meant these animals could live, Huguenard wrote. 2003 Park Service Incident Report pages 2,3,9. My guess is, Timothy returned Its a shame however, that Amy died in the process too. When a bear comes into a camp, especially at night, we know that this is not a typical bear encounter but a bear that has possibly been conditioned to humans and human food, trash, or an older bear no longer able to feed on natural foods as efficiently, and we know that bears sometimes came into Tims camp at night during previous summer excursions. There are several books that have already been published, much too early in my opinion, and before most of the information I have been able to uncover has been released, all with their own theories and speculation. Another observation is the clips of him on TV. They knew I was in there but as long as I didn't come out they would ignore me. That's why it's also important that the world know who wrote this article. This article really got me reading. This is the tragic tale of Timothy Treadwell and Amie Huguenard. Signs that he had grown up in a dysfunctional family. Also, who is the author of this great piece of literature, "The Night of the Living Bear"?
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