Instead of spotting his intended prey, the maintenance supervisor unexpectedly crossed paths with a grizzly bear — an encounter that almost cost him his life.
Panicked and desperate, Jeremy hurled his bicycle at the bear in an attempt to scare her off. The effort made contact but left him with deep wounds in his hand from the struggle.
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On the ground, he found gruesome reminders of the attack — his moustache, part of his goatee, a section of his face, and even his ear, all torn away by the bear’s assault.
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In another, he added: “I am pretty sure this is the end. I am very tired and I feel like I am going to pass out. If I do I won’t wake up.”