Man Saves a Drowning 400-lb Black Bear in Florida

[al66pine]

"When Wildlife Commission biologist, Adam Warwick witnessed a black bear drowning in the Gulf, he did the unthinkable and stepped into action to save the massive animal."

More at link. Several pix.

http://www.onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/man-rescues-black-bear/ (no date)

 

[Cubby]

Oh, wow. He's much braver than I would ever be.

 

[Jennibee]

Heroic.


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[Redux]

Picture of the day. :heartbeat::heartbeat:

 

[Redux]

Despite being tranquilized, I'm surprised the bear didn't turn around try to bite him.

I am curious just how a man keeps a 500 lb animal afloat? I would think a tranquilized bear would be dead weight and not have any natural buoyancy. Not that it matters; the only thing that matters is that man and animal are now safe.

 

[JeannaT]

What a lovely story. From the images, it appears the rescuer was always standing - he wasn't swimming. And bears do have a lot of natural bouyancy - so basically all he had to do was support a little more weight than he was, and bring him back to shore.

When my kids were 5 years old, they could carry me around in a pool. Water is a great "lifter".

But still, it was incredibly courageous of the rescuer - the bear could certainly have turned on him. Interesting - animals so often know when they're being helped.

*smile* Love the pictures.

 

[Addok]

Amazing pictures what a guy so glad they are both safe

 

[Juno]

This story absolutely made me smile today, thanks!!