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Montana Hunter Says Arm-Thrust Stopped Grizzly Attack

Recovering in hospital, Chase Dellwo says the startled bear reacted to poor visibility in snow and high winds.

Overview

  • He was hunting with his brother and trying to push elk up a creek bed when a 400lb male grizzly woke about three feet away.
  • Reports say the bear knocked him down, bit his head, then clamped onto his leg before he forced his right arm into its mouth.
  • The move caused the bear to release him and flee, allowing him to reach his brother and get rushed to medical care.
  • Doctors treated him for stitches and staples to his head, a swollen and bruised eye, and deep puncture wounds to his leg.
  • He has told reporters he does not blame the bear, and social media users have praised his quick thinking and composure.