Battered by an aimless life in Southern California and his body ravaged by . If I came out, they scattered. A sober recount of what might have happened. Good writing of the events, if Tim would of keep a 44mag for just this kind of event he and his friend would still be here, not having a backup plan was his down fall, hope is not a plan. Timothy Treadwell (born Timothy William Dexter; April 29, 1957 - October 6, 2003) was an American bear enthusiast, environmentalist, documentary filmmaker, and founder of the bear-protection organization Grizzly People. I can say without a doubt that is a Horrible way to go from all Ive researched, I like you , hope Amie didnt have to endure what Tim did. At the same time, it would been feeling wrong to receive any money from it. As modest as the author clearly is, I feel the author can spare some of (his?) But I don't really think so, I think he was just the Average, Common Ass, Garden Variety Insanely ARROGANT, Narcissistic Human Privileged American- Dangerously Clueless, all the while THINKING He actually has a Clue, when everyone around him KNOWS he Truly does not know the difference between Shit and Shine-ola. As for Aimee, she was educated, probably intelligent, and perhaps successful in her field, but those factors have never precluded naivete. Amie is cautious and afraid, the tent is a secure refuge in her mind. They are not Grizzly bears, rather teen age black bears who have become trusting. The sound of Amie screaming very loudly, as Tim is clearly heard over the sounds of the storm, saying Amie get away, get away, go away. However, in cases where individuals were able to drive a bear away during night encounters, but then moved away from the victim, either on purpose, or by the bear returning and testing this healthy person driving them off, the bear has in nearly every case dragged the victim even farther, and then killed and consumed him or her. Tim leaves the tent and walks away from the tent and towards the bear. It could be as simple as; Being in the wrong place at the wrong time. LOL.Even dumber, I checked out of the hospital with the bullet resting on my aorta, went to the airport bar, had a few rum and cokes for the developing pain of the hematoma, then took a 9-hour flight to New York.The bullet finally traveled last year and a doctor removed it during surgery on my shoulder. No call stimulating upcoming doom for Amie. 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. Sometimes you get the bear, and sometimes the bear gets you. Sadly his actions caused his death and Amie his girlfriend. Son u obviously ain't never been to Alaska cause your dead wrong dead dead dead wrong u can carry a gun. Phone 1-907-235-8337 katmaicoastalbears@gmail.com, Site created & maintained by Net Alaska Web Services Homer, Alaska Always reminding myself that the more time I spend in grizzly country increases the chances that someday, something could go wrong keeps me on my toes at all times and always expecting things to go south at any moment. Tim also writes in his diary that Amie believes he is hell bent on destruction and that this will be her last season in Alaska with him, leaving him for good, and that she was looking forward to starting a new job and desperate to return to California. interrupted. He broke every rule simply because he actually believed he knew better than the Rangers who work that territory every day. I just watched the second documentary (Herzog's), and it was quite disturbing. 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? The gruesome attacks, chronicled in the 1969 book Night of the Grizzlies by Jack Olsen, led to widespread policy changes at U.S. national parks to prevent the feeding of animals, remove trash and . In video footage recovered from the camp, there was at least some video taken days or hours earlier, showing Amie sitting on the ground as a large bear sits behind her within 10 feet. Your article is absolutely amazing, youshow both sides of thought without being bias. In the book, it was 1 oz. (DeVoto) All grizzly bears are actually brown bears, having originated in Eastern Siberia the Russian brown bear. The black bear is the only native bear in North America (ursus americanus). First, he wasnt gay but being molested makes you feel you might. Fascinating explanation of such a tragic event. The correct term for him is Bipolar 2. Once in the US, Tyke was sold to the Hawthorn Corporation and treated like an animal. You also have quite a few sources, but what I'm really interested in is the incident report by Joel Ellis. However, had we met, Tim and I would have no doubt had some heated discussions about how I thought he was doing more harm than good with his behavior in Alaska. Go Away! shotgun slugs that killed the bear. After all, she had screamed earlier and was successful in driving the bear away. Egli Air (Helicopter) Haul. However this article and the way it was written with such authenticity but not being dull and just plain information was very captivating and so easy to read. But in my opinion, you could have been quite a bit harsher of Idiot Treadwell. I would have spent as many seasons as I could with him out there. Well researched and so informational in shedding light on such a tragedy that could have very well been prevented. The two climb onto the planes float and yell as the bear continues to move away. simple view of a complex person. Anyways thank you to the writer for not being like everyone else . Remaining calm will probably prevent the animals predatory instincts from being triggered. Did Treadwell have a special connection with the bears? Thank you for this great article. 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! You ARE gay". to the camp with the camera still on standby and the attack happened Of course he was bisexual. He was an habitual violator. In the movie "Grizzly Man", I think it is rude and disrespectful when the man (I think a pilot if some sort, but not Willy) who says, "He (Treadwell) got what he deserved." His right arm and hand laying nearby with his wrist watch still attached. The salmon run was at its end, and the river that flowed through the grizzly maze contained the last remaining salmon of the year. The publisher of this latest UTube version stated to me in an email that he knew the audio he labeled as real, is in fact a fake. I wish that all journalists and all news stories could be/were written as precise and unbiased as you wrote this. attack. I honestly dont think he did any harm out there. I appreciate this kind of reporting if you will. More on this below too) (Readers Digest 2005). Egli, Sam. Grizzly is just common usage in the lower 48, having first been used during the Lewis and Clark expedition when they referred to a brown bear with grizzled appearance. Long, Ben. Caused by animals. 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. Have had zero use for coyotes ever since (the occasional now and again reports of one trying to wander off with someone's child hasn't helped). The Myth of Timothy This guy just annoys me. Grizzly Bears feeding at Brooks Falls in Alaskas Katmai National Park. Thanks for the informative article!That said, youve overlooked the possibility that Tim died because he was gay and that the bear was a homophobe. And I feel there is not enough information to make any such diagnosis. I was in alaska same time he was people in town asked me if i came here to pull a treadwell so he was definately known. After moving a clump of dirt, ranger Ellis later recalled seeing fingers and an arm protruding from the pile. Amazing article. Willy then takes off and flies over the campsite 15 to 20 times in an attempt to chase the bear away, and sees what appears to be the same bear feeding from a human rib cage, but each time he flies over the camp the bear begins to feed even faster. It saddens me he ran with such a foolish group of people that clearly didn't care on bit for him. 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. This is WILDlife and is to be met with only extreme respect. . camping with the bears along the Katmai coast every summer, from his As for the first question - what "did he look like after the bear got to him" - well first, it was 2 maybe 3 bears involved. and food containers outside the tent Was Tim feeding the fox? shortly thereafter. Same farm/ranch, and eldest cousin went out on horseback alone. We learned to live with the bears and respect their presence and we never had any serious issues. Animals. Makes total sense that he got GOT by an older bear that had come into the Maze after the younger, stronger bears, had had their fill of food and headed in to hibernate.I will say Kudos to Treadwell for living the life that he wanted to liveby his terms (illegal or otherwise), and also going out on his own terms. Superintendent of Katmai National Park. Thank you for all of the time and effort you undoubtedly put into writing this. I learn that. Back in California during the winter months, Tim worked as a bartender and stayed sober. It's extremely ruthless. Just hold your arm out, far enough away that the dog will need to take a step forward to smell you, and when that happens, if some licking and/or tail wagging, then you can pet, but if barking or angry/aggressive, move your arm back to your side and move away, and never ever grab any animal around the neck, not ever, you understand that? Huguenard and Treadwell were sinking deeper into some critical mistakes. I think we all do. Movies or even documentaries have things added that are not fact. Why anyone would want to listen to the tape of his being killed I will never understand. His rants and fits were indicative of that age bracket. His areas of interest include the Soviet Union, China, and the far-reaching effects of colonialism. Not only that, but there are clues hidden in his childhood. Thank you for your investigation. He tended to demand respect without His head connected to a small piece of (spine}, and what has been described as a frozen grimace on his face. So much in fact I was late turning on football this Sunday morning and that says ALOT. 1953, The Journals of Lewis and Clark: Mariner books. Buuutthis is America, no bear spray, no heavy tools, nothing. The article needed a copy editor, but was otherwise superb. Had rounded a corner, surprised a rattler, rattles, scares horse, rears, she is thrown off back, concussion and also temporary blindness for about six days. Cute doesn't mean that it won't cause you pain. After yelling Bear! Extremely rare, but it has happened. Also, with this article penned by "Administrator" this limits the help you can be for those of us who wish to continue to learn more about (and learn from) this sad event. Timothy seemed like a very misguided man, thinking that this was his life mission, totally detached from society. Stephen King could not have dreamed of a more frightening sequence of events. I forgot about it years ago and came here unintentionally. The coastal version referred to in Alaska as brown bears (ursus arctos), most of whom would weigh in excess of 1000 pounds. 504pp. 2 humans and 2 bears died because of his actions. Despite his cavalier approach to the bears, he knew they could kill him, and at one point in Grizzly Man, you hear him say how terrified he was of being attacked by a bear. I just wanted to say that you did an amazing job. It would be easy to say; Well, the fact that Tim often walked up close to bears to photograph them caused his death. (Emery 2003). Very thorough and informative. Do nothing but stay away from the bears. Willy states that he could not be 100% sure, but was confident that something was wrong. Anything is possible. I am sorry a young woman and 2 bears died from his bad thought processing but please if he was molested as I am almost sure of; please have consideration of his mental stability. When the confrontation was over, he claimed to have laid down and napped next to the sleeping bear. 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. Bears are beautiful wild animals. I have lived through horrors of nature that will forever walk in my dreams. As a person dealing with my own idiosy and grand ideas when I slip into hypomania, I'd bet my life in this amateur diagnosis. When it became obvious the The Sankebetsu Brown Bear Incident, Japan, Seven fatal attacks. Any mistakes are mine alone, and hopefully I will catch them sooner or later. Apparently my horses can hear a heartbeat from x distance. I like the fact that the author of this article has a strong background in brown bears/grizzlies and spent a lot of time with them as Tim did because I feel that gives not just an objective opinion, but an educated one (both in textbooks and by firsthand). How many times have each of seen a dog take the food and go away a short distance, where it feels safer? 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. Liggett applauded the fact that Treadwell was winning fans for the bears, and was being more careful to warn people not to attempt what he did, but she and other park officials were afraid that one swipe of a paw would undo all that and result in a frenzy of stories about fearsome, people-eating grizzlies. Pilot Willy Fulton assumed that Huguenard and Treadwells tent had been flattened in preparation for their departure. More or less. him in Kamchatka two months after Timothy was killed in Alaska. Tim exposed the bears appearing on tv may have even given hunters all over america the idea to hunt the 160 bears the PS allows to be killed in katmi and kodiak. How ridiculous. Screw them. 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. It is more likely that this bear claimed the bodies from a smaller, younger bear, possibly new to the area. 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. The article is 5 stars!! I have read a whole bunch of articles on Tim and Amie's attack and death and in my humble opinion, I feel this is the closest to the truth there is. His fate reminds me a little bit of Steve Irwin's death. He loved nature. Absolutely brilliant work. Money doesnt have to go in your bank account mr. author. Our Through experience, Tim would have packed early, Park rangers were concerned that Treadwell was placing himself and others in danger by approaching the bears so closely and that he was maintaining dangerous camping practices on his quest to stop poachers. Tim knew he was going to die at this point and wanted to save Amie from the same fate. This story just keeps evolving. With a previous girlfriend, Jewel Palovak, he wrote his 1997 book Among Grizzlies: Living With Wild Bears in Alaska. Together they began Grizzly People, a non-profit group devoted to educating people, especially children, about bears and as a way to fund his travels to Alaska. First, it was drugs and alcohol, and it nearly killed him until he "kicked" the habit. The film focuses on Treadwells quest to protect the grizzly bears from being hunted and killed by humans. This of course I say with the upmost respect to her and Tim as I write this from the confort of my living room. 2004, On camera interview: Grizzly Man Movie. Lastly some may say whats up with me? They knew I was in there but as long as I didn't come out they would ignore me. After learning how Amie Huguenards life was cut tragically short, read about the epic, week-long struggle between an Alaskan miner and the bear that tried to end his life. By whom, I could never guess. Please reach out for mental help. (Fulton 2004), Likewise, after reviewing the video tape made by Tim 10 days before he was killed, it is now believed that bear #141 was a bear that Tim had named Ollie, the big old grumpy bear. obviously loved the bears that allowed him to break through 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). I suspect that Amy was giving Tim a good old pegging the night that grumpy old bear happened upon them. Had she helped Tim back to the tent after the bear had moved off after the initial attack, or had Tim and Amie brought a can of Bear Spray, as they had on earlier expeditions, would they be alive today? Who, even though horrified at the sights and sounds of Tim being eaten alive, stayed with a man she knew was hell bent on destruction, overcoming her fear and fought a thousand pound grizzly bear with nothing more than a frying pan for at least 6 minutes in an attempt to save her friend and lover Tim Treadwell. Whittlesey, Lee H. 1995, Death in Yellowstone, Accidents and Foolhardiness in the First National Park: Roberts Rinehart Publishers. Admire from a safe distance and be respectful. At 3:20 pm, ranger Ellis joins up with two other park rangers at the airport and depart in a park service Cessna 206, with ranger pilot A. Gilliland at the controls and ranger D. Dalrymple in the back seat. I give him a lot of respect for going into Alaska with none. Nope, No Sympathy for HIM. Very possibly gay. I had to wade through this entire article only to find theres no link to an audio file. But I always felt I could trust her because she bestowed the same trust in you unconditionally.. Or he could have done this out of fear, thus wanting to please her. them the lateness of the year, a natural time when bears become more Thanks so much for this detailed article which sheds so much light on this tragedy. (Gilliland 2003, pg 10), Meanwhile, rangers Dalrymple and Ellis, having just reached the plane and out of ear shot of the activity unfolding back at camp, spot a large adult bear moving down the trail from the camp. An on-site necropsy of Bear 141 revealed human body parts such as fingers and limbs. Saying that, I feel that Timothy was always a submissive person by nature, a 'patsy' as he says. Its seems obvious that author know what hes talking about. quickly sit the tent up to store the gear and food. Eight days later they are discovered dead. I feel that in his head, he was helping, and he wasn't putting Amie in danger. Then, learn about Stuckie, the mummified dog thats been trapped in a tree for over 50 years. I mean thats a real jem guess i broke the rules guy but im alive and kicking. The Grizzly Bear (known as Bear 141) Timothy thought was "his friend" most likely saw Treadwell as a snack or just an annoyance on that fateful day. The last sounds captured on the six minutes of tape were her screams before she too was carried off by the grizzly bear and killed. Thank Deity for small miracles.Next, someone here or elsewhere mentioned the differing perception and treament between Gentle Ben and rattlesnakes, as in, why. He did not die quickly, unlike some traumatic death victims who were lucky enough to drift off into a shock induced dream state. He assumed the risk of putting himself in the worst possible situation (hungry bears already late to start hibernating for the winter and scarce food to be found). Tim, and those fake Utube audio's, all in the same pile! One who spends so much time each year around grizzly bears, but is also the thought that keeps me in check. These animals are the mostpowerful land predictor known to exist. Do not approach them. (Egli 2004) The smaller younger bear had been eaten by other bears before the multi-agency team could return and only the head remained, so no determination could be made as to whether this young bear played any part in the deaths or the consumption of the victims. He was an old bear and Tim included footage of Quincy in the Grizzle Man Diaries, and Tim said they were great friends, which was sad, considering that Quincy was the old Grizzly bear that was identified by Jans as Bear 141, which had a lot of human flesh inside its stomach after the rangers killed it. of Timothy Treadwell He really tries to be a nice guy, but at any point fails to convince me that he actually was a nice guy.Can park laws be made stricter in order to protect wildlife from troubled individuals? Also, who is the author of this great piece of literature, "The Night of the Living Bear"? Great article on a harrowing reminder to respect nature. I do know first hand that these children develop mental health and addiction disorders and social ramifications that I cannot even have the time nor space to list. Yeah most definitely, these day at least! Lionsgate FilmsTimothy 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. And sadly his girlfriend lost her life too hanging out with a fool. Yes, the cubs are so cute but not your friends. I really loved this article. I have heard it and no it is not real but a fake or spoof. Lol. lets respect the bears by leaving them their space & staying in our own. 2003 AP Wire Interview. should he lose the other one or it stopped working, which likely I am If Tim did provide basic information on visitor use, boat and plane traffic, as well as weather information, I would argue that it was more in passing during incidental conversation, and not with official record keeping. (Treadwell 1997)if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'yellowstone_bearman_com-box-4','ezslot_4',113,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-yellowstone_bearman_com-box-4-0'); Mark Emery, a wildlife filmmaker and outdoor guide first saw Treadwell from the air in the early 1990s. Hugo MD down there in 2017 comments area gets ONE star. The scariest part of the story is that he found no front paw prints on theretreating path of the bear. McMillion, Scott. Im gonna give it another listen now that you cleared this out, and put more focus into my original skepticism about the distances from the microphone to see what else i notice. Thank you, regardless. as a trusting mother came by and stopped a few feet from him to play For starters, this particular bear was unfriendly. The more time you spend with grizzly bears increases the chances that the bear will someday get you. Can that be found online? When Tredwell was in his 20s, he developed a heroin addiction and had a fatal overdose that came dangerously close to taking his life. (Ellis 2003, pg 4), Investigators combing the nearby area around the campsite discover what was left of Timothy Treadwell. He was just plain lucky for 13 years and became over confident in his own abilities. But let's face it, no one deserves the kind of tormented life or death Timothy endured. It seems to be more than just pure luck. Amie was no doubt in love with this odd-ball, but she wasnt stupid, or weak, She could have left at any time. I've never read an article with so much speculation in it from an author. I slowly raised up and looked around, only to discover that a family of 6 coyotes had moved in behind me, the adult alphas sitting within feet of me while the pups played nearby. Relationship with Timothy Treadwell 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. was needed. And be aware that yes, in the woods, you will potentially run into the animals that live and thrive there, just like you may in the ocean. (Gaede 2005), Tim At The Grizzly Maze Lions Gate Films 2004. After barely graduating high school, Tim left for Southern California and ended up in Long Beach.

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