The Deadliest Bear Attacks: The Johan Otter Tragedy

Bear attacks are often a result of them protecting their cubs, extreme hunger or humans pushing them to their absolute limits. The importance of knowing when you're in bear country can significantly increase your odds of survival. Whether on a hike or visiting a friend in the Great White North, being prepared when encountering a bear in the wild could mean the difference between life and death. Today, we’ll look at five of the most unsettling bear attacks and tell you what you need to know to survive them. 00:00 The Johan Otter Tragedy 02:16 Key Survival Tactics 03:30 Jenna’s Survival 05:00 Aftermath and Recovery 06:06 Kelly McConnell’s Story 07:20 Community Intervention 08:24 Aftermath of Kelly’s Attack 09:18 Black Bear Behavior 09:31 Erin Greene’s Story 10:54 William Ayotte’s Heroism 12:06 Polar Bear Behavior 12:57 Bing the Bear’s Story 14:27 Sloth Bear Attack in India 15:45 Survival Tips for Bear Encounters Questions or concerns? Contact us at https://underknown.com/contact/ Interested in sponsoring our episodes or collaborating? Email us: [email protected] Produced by the makers of What If. Check out our other channels: What If - https://bit.ly/youtube-What-If Aperture: https://bit.ly/aperture-show Whether it’s an earthquake, mudslide or shark attack, survive whatever awaits you. How To Survive shows how to endure life-threatening moments with science and survivor stories. Note: This video is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this channel. If you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor, the ambulance or the police immediately. Underknown does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned in this video. Reliance on any information provided by Underknown is solely at your own risk. An Underknown show: https://underknown.com Contact us at https://underknown.com/contact/ #howtosurvive #bear #animals #animalattacks #animal #nature #wildlife