That must have hurt his family something awful. The more time you spend with grizzly bears increases the chances that the bear will someday get you. I dont believe this for a minute. My reason Superintendent of Katmai National Park. The article is 5 stars!! An attempt will also be made to theorize what actually took place in camp that stormy night back in 2003 by piecing together bits and pieces of a six-minute audio recording left behind. 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). His fate reminds me a little bit of Steve Irwin's death. Wikimedia CommonsGrizzly Bears feeding at Brooks Falls in Alaskas Katmai National Park. The one thing I would like to know more about is why did Tim say he had no family. Interesting, well done and terrifying article. Wish she'd had a gun, in a reasonable caliber. 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. Bear number #141 had worn, broken canines and was unable to make use of this tactic, along with the fact that the human head is just too large to fit directly inside of a bears mouth. I hope that the Park Service has more strict rules since then. Rest Easy Tim & Amie. What a heartbreaking tragedy. If I came out, they scattered. Tim was obviously very aware and struggling desperately to survive during the last moments of his life. I truly understand human fascination with wild life. Or he could have done this out of fear, thus wanting to please her. The biggest problem was trying to get anywhere near them. Treadwell's video camera had been found, still intact and functional, with footage of bears, and some footage of the attack itself. You will hear a thousand opinions on gun forums.If you do the basic math, the physcis dictates the shorgun is a poor man's elephant gun. Willy states It was rainy and foggy out that morning. After landing, Willy believes that he sees Tim shaking out a tarp and yells for the couple but receives no response. Your article is absolutely amazing, youshow both sides of thought without being bias. This was excellent. 2006, Discovery Channel Special, on camera interview. Jewel Palovak still holds the original tape and has no plans to release it. I can't speak for Amie other then her utterly heroic feat, I mean fuck, Leonidas would have shed a tear. He left his parents nearly nothing, which also could indicate his distant relationship with both of them. Warranty Terms and Conditions. Tim later said he was sad that any bear would find him a threat. I truly believe if there were more Treadwells this world would have been a better place for humans and animals. The term Brown Bear is the more correct and scientific use for the specie. Defiance and disregard for orders from supeiors seems to have been as much fun for him as ourting death with man eaters. They are not Grizzly bears, rather teen age black bears who have become trusting. Night encounters are much different than surprise encounters during the day and must be handled differently. as much as i would love to feed a bear & show them affection, i know that in doing so i could inadvertently harm the bear, or a human. Egli, Sam. He needed someone that cared enough to get him help. Im sure the same is true of most animals hence remaining calm is probably a good idea. Son u obviously ain't never been to Alaska cause your dead wrong dead dead dead wrong u can carry a gun. I believe that, had Tim not walked away from the tent and towards the bear, and had stayed with Amie, or had they both left the tent and backed away from the tent giving the bear room, that the bear would not have attacked and both Tim and Amie would be alive today. My Dad would have liked to have read it. Leave the party, going to your car, and there one is. And what you said about bears being silent during attacks reminded me of why I was skeptical. As the summer of 2003 drew to a close, the couple prepared to head home to California. Individuals who have aggressively yelled at the bear, or thrown rocks or other objects to distract the bear, generally have then had time to move away to safety or, they drove the bear away with the first yell and aggressive action. Although I felt the opinion was a bit harsh and too "educated" where Treadwell had just been "lucky" all of these years, I believe in nature man doesn't give enough credit to our ancestral and primate tendancies akin to a child like state of being. food next to his tent and cover it with the storage tent, or hed along with the poor weather conditions, which make it difficult for For an almost forgot, don't know how much is born with versus the TV and film, but slap the child's hand when he or she reaches out to touch someone's dog. Very sad too, and we can learn many lessons from these deaths, but one seems more relevant: bears are killers, not cute animals. I just don't like some of my behaviors during it. Grizzly Bears feeding at Brooks Falls in Alaskas Katmai National Park. Best way of starting new week! As Tim leaves the tent, investigators believe that Amie instinctively turns the camera on, possibly as her message in a bottle, and then asks Tim if the bear is still out there, and almost immediately the bear attacks. He was quite sad to hear of Dave's passing - he learned of it in 2014. April 29, 1957. ferocious. This footage has been viewed by few, and most likely will not ever be released to the public. Nope, No Sympathy for HIM. No Willy. All my observations had to be done from a number of blinds set up near dens. Keep in mind Tim had a microphone on his hip pocket. Humans need to go into natural spaces with profound respect. In this footage, Amie is obviously nervous and scared as she leans away from the bear. (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. That changed that night. Same farm/ranch, and eldest cousin went out on horseback alone. The tragedy is Tim took Amy with him. Dont mess with bears. I love being hypomanic. He was the third of his five siblings. After all men captivate us women with that magnificent staff of love. 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. This article has brought reality close to home, and I am grateful for it. Ranger Ellis also has park dispatch report the incident to King Salmon State Troopers as well as Alaska Fish and Game, requesting that troopers meet the park rescue team at Kaflia Lake near Tim and Amies camp. Where did you get your medical degree? It saddens me he ran with such a foolish group of people that clearly didn't care on bit for him. Lotta speculation in this article. In fact tim would shit just how aware those bears were of his stash should have been up in tree with a rope at least 50 yards from his campsite. There are no highways or skyscrapers in the world of the bear- but there are boundaries. Sounds of the bear dragging Tim off, and the fading sounds of his screams indicate that Tim is being pulled and dragged into the brush and away from camp.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'yellowstone_bearman_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_2',117,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-yellowstone_bearman_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0'); As the tape comes to an end, the sounds of Amies high-pitched screams rise to a new level, much like what has been described as the sound of a predator call used by hunters to produce the distress cries of a small wounded animal which often attracts bears. Treadwell also frustrated park rangers because he refused to carry bear spray. He did what he believe. Apparently my horses can hear a heartbeat from x distance. There is an old Pioneer story about one of the original pioneering families on Afognak, (island next to Kodiak). I really loved this article. Many teens and adults do this to try to escape the pain. I had to wade through this entire article only to find theres no link to an audio file. Tim got what he deserved. Nothing wrong with that, but perhaps he was always disappointed that he wasn't more of an action hero, and deliberately put himself in dangerous situations to prove that idea wrong. (Ellis 2003, pg 4), Investigators combing the nearby area around the campsite discover what was left of Timothy Treadwell. 2 humans and 2 bears died because of his actions. during the struggle with the bear, turned the camera on, resulting Self-styled bear expert Timothy Treadwell and innocent victim Amie Huguenard died in the jaws of an Alaskan bear. However, I did know and observe Timothy interrupted. Humans are incredibly fragile. He was an habitual violator. So, the challenge for the coastal grizzlies isnt dealing with people its competing for food. 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. I took a picture of him holding a water jug that was crushed by a bear. (Emery 2003), Emery goes on to say that Tim was camping near the coast and was nearly out of water, although a freshwater stream was nearby. Possibly pushing Bipolar 1. 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. What happened? Sometimes you get the bear, and sometimes the bear gets you. Apparently either Tim had asked Amie to turn the camera on, or Amie just turned it on out of reflex. When you hear the bears roar they are clearly closer to the camera than the screaming indicating a poor audio dubbing As i was increasingly fooled by repeats of the footage, I started to renounce my skepticism a little by saying maybe a second bear was wandering close to the camera as the other bear ate him because there are somewhat more distant roars in the footage too. Anything else is foolish. I suppose that is my payment for knowing too much information, and being able to fill in the blanks. 2005, Readers Digest Interview. 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. The bear dropped but continued to move. (Liggett 2003) if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'yellowstone_bearman_com-banner-1','ezslot_13',114,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-yellowstone_bearman_com-banner-1-0'); Amie Huguenard apparently did not share the same concern. A special thanks to Rangers Joel Ellis and Rick McIntyre for their interest, their valuable insights, questions and encouragement. Buuutthis is America, no bear spray, no heavy tools, nothing. Will never forget the red spray. I'm not trying to put you down. This could have very well been me. However, it also shows that his enthusiasm in protecting the bears was not only misguided but in the long run can threaten the habitat and the peaceful co-existence that the bears and humans have enjoyed over the years. And while the couple had evaded danger so far in their two trips together before the summer of 2003, their third season with the bears would prove tragically different. Travis The Chimp Attacks Charla Nash Via nbcnews.com and nydailynews.com 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. Aimee wasnt afraid the best i can tell in the one shot she appears in i think two things she was obviously trying to stay out of tims shot and was trying not to look the bear in the eyes she was hiding her face from the bear i see aimee trying to bond and gain acceptance from tim im that shot. Timothy Treadwell was an American bear enthusiast, environmentalist, amateur naturalist, eco-warrior and documentary film maker. When I encounter a bear I instantly & CALMLY get a weapon ready & look for the safest route away from the bear as Im evaluating the bears behaviour. 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. His right arm and hand laying nearby with his wrist watch still attached. A scream. 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. (Treadwell 2001). However, author Nick Jans, author of The Grizzly Maze: Timothy Treadwell's Fatal Obsession with Alaskan Bears had photos provided by the rangers and one was a photo of Bear 141. RIP both. Admire from a safe distance and be respectful. I would wager he was tormented w sexuality issues, and couldn't come out of the closet. Who knows? We might be a superior species but only because of our brain, not our braun. He was a nice guy. The salmon attract an extremely dense population of bears. During this period, Tims cries and pleadings can be heard for two-thirds of that time. long while and was not responsible for the attack. by John Rogers; 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." Habituating bears to the presence of man only increases the chance that harm will someday come to the bear, or another man.. 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. And don't understand, at all, the play dead, since if unable to discern female or male, and even if they could, these were brown and not black bears, so any cubs won't be safe up in the tree, meaning mom is going to eliminate any perceived threat by finishing you off, and then back to her cubs (brown bear likely leaves back to her cubs as soon as no perceived threat, so with mom black bear, by all means, play dead if you can't slowly back away.Next, you are rather likely right in the one respect. Otherwise this would have sat in the archives gathering electronic dust. I don't even remember what it was I was looking up on google when I came across your story. A final note on the movie Grizzly Man. Im not a Psychologist but on molestation I could be. 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. If I cared about bears that much. Timothy Treadwell, originally Timothy William Dexter, was born on 29 April 1957 in Long Island, New York, to Carol Dexter and Val Dexter. When he investigatedin the light of day the barn door was torn open and one of his1500 to 2000 pound horses had been carried off. He caused his own death & hers. on 5th October. 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. I recall watching "Grizzly Man" years ago and the photography was beautiful. Thanks for an enlightening read! But maybe he had a big ding dong which amey enjoyed so she stayed with him till her death. Great, while harrowing and at the same time, objective! Cheers to your kind heart! further seemed odd to a public trained to think of grizzlies as Makes no sense.You might want to fix that.Write the book. I hope that in publishing this story online, that this will prevent those authors from profiting from Tim and Amies death. Of course he was bisexual. I've never read an article with so much speculation in it from an author. 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. Please leave nature alone. Its a breathe of fresh air. Fallico, Dr. Out of all the things this man obviously suffered from, like a full blown bipolar manic psychosis, you go to struggling with closet homosexuality? 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. Born in Mozambique, Tyke didn't run away to join the circus out of teen angst. Many factors may have contributed to the deadly encounter, among The black bear is the only native bear in North America (ursus americanus). I am SO glad I found this article again, so many years later! When you tell someone youre an actor & then proceed to talk about your friend using steps you learned in acting class you lose the human element. 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. I would have spent as many seasons as I could with him out there. I got my words out but I wanted to say. He has all classic symptoms of a child who had lived through molestation. this website was the first result so i clicked it, read it & im glad i did. I've seen the movie "Grizzly Man" and enjoyed it. Van Daele, Larry. Wildlife filmmaker and outdoor guide. Indeed. the reason? First, it was drugs and alcohol, and it nearly killed him until he "kicked" the habit. 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. This event did raise my awareness about the dangers of people coexisting with bears and bear behavior. In seeing the documentary and reading a lot about TT, it was obvious he had some serious mental issues. No call stimulating upcoming doom for Amie. No other record keeping by Tim was turned over to the park service.). As someone who hunts bear, the details of this story are beyond chilling. Just the meanest looking thing. Greatings from Dsseldorf. shotgun slugs that killed the bear. Hi Mr. Sanders,Thank you for the thorough research and analysis. Amie is heard screaming over the background sounds of rain hitting the tent, the wind, and other storm sounds all mixed in with the bear and Tim fighting to Play dead! Seconds pass before Amie yells again to Play dead! (Van Daele 2004), Not surprisingly, with Amie yelling and screaming nearby, this seems to work and the bear breaks off the attack. I think he was a severely mentally ill individual with a major death wish. For this, I apologize. Under these circumstances, a 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. I thought borderline schizophrenia and a narcissistic disorder. Part of the reason people like him start to get this romantic view of nature is because it is over-romanticized in much of popular culture, especially documentaries. ~ A True Story Of Love And Death In The Wilderness ~. He's a great lost. He even once told David Letterman that they were nothing but party animals.. The ranger stated that she looked "as though she were peacefully asleep". He made it out here a long time before they (the bears) got him. Timothy was just a depressed man with crazy thoughts and actions about wildlife. 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. It's very clear in his videos he was screaming out to be loved. If someone had told me back in October 2003 that I would be investigating and writing about this incident for several years, I would have laughed. One of the bears, which was tagged Bear 141 was found and necropsied which then confirmed that it was responsible for eating both Treadwell and Huguenard. Herzog, Werner. Cambodia? 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.
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