Animal Attacks(Page 2)

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A wolf near the Dalton Highway.

Wolf That Attacked and Bit Two People on Alaska Highway Still on the Loose, Troopers Say Wolf That Attacked and Bit Two People on Alaska Highway Still on the Loose, Troopers Say

A brown bear turns to look at something.

Hunter Survives Brown Bear Attack and a Gunshot Wound on Kenai Peninsula Hunter Survives Brown Bear Attack and a Gunshot Wound on Kenai Peninsula

By Alice Jones Webb

black bear walks through the woods

Officials Track Down and Kill the Black Bear They Say Attacked a 3-Year-Old Girl in Her Tent Officials Track Down and Kill the Black Bear They Say Attacked a 3-Year-Old Girl in Her Tent

A woman gets too close to a bull elk.

New ‘Selfie Control’ Instagram Filter Gives Tourons an Idiot-Proof Way to Keep Their Distance from Wild Animals New ‘Selfie Control’ Instagram Filter Gives Tourons an Idiot-Proof Way to Keep Their Distance from Wild Animals

By Alice Jones Webb

California Teen Claims He Was Attacked by a Mountain Lion. Officials Say It Was a House Cat California Teen Claims He Was Attacked by a Mountain Lion. Officials Say It Was a House Cat

By Alice Jones Webb

A grizzly bear walks into a clearing.

Canadian Cyclist Fights Off Grizzly Attack by Punching Bear in the Face Canadian Cyclist Fights Off Grizzly Attack by Punching Bear in the Face

A bald eagle in Alaska.

‘I’m Walking Around with a Hard Hat On.’ Two Bald Eagles Keep Attacking People in Alaska ‘I’m Walking Around with a Hard Hat On.’ Two Bald Eagles Keep Attacking People in Alaska

A grizzly bear standing and eating berries off a bush.

72-Year-Old Montana Man Shoots Grizzly That Attacked Him While He Was Picking Berries 72-Year-Old Montana Man Shoots Grizzly That Attacked Him While He Was Picking Berries

By Natalie Krebs

Spearfisherman with fish; aftermath of shark attack.

Spearfisherman Attacked by Bull Shark Says It’s a ‘Blessing’ He Kept His Hand Spearfisherman Attacked by Bull Shark Says It’s a ‘Blessing’ He Kept His Hand

A bluetick hound sniffs the base of a tree.

Two Hunting Dogs Were Attacked by Wolves in Wisconsin Just Days into Summer Training Season Two Hunting Dogs Were Attacked by Wolves in Wisconsin Just Days into Summer Training Season

A shed hunter looks at mountain lion tracks in the snow.

This Happened to Me: I Was Stalked by a Family of Mountain Lions on a Shed Hunt This Happened to Me: I Was Stalked by a Family of Mountain Lions on a Shed Hunt

By Ryan Dole, as told to Russell Worth Parker

Black bears getting too close to people in Tennesee.

Watch: Black Bears Are Swiping at People and Stealing Food in This Tourist Town Watch: Black Bears Are Swiping at People and Stealing Food in This Tourist Town

A grizzly sow and yearling male.

Idaho Man Kills Grizzly Bear in His Yard as It Charges His Girlfriend Idaho Man Kills Grizzly Bear in His Yard as It Charges His Girlfriend

A mule deer doe stands in tall grass.

Man Shoots Deer that Attacked His Pregnant Daughter in Her Own Backyard Man Shoots Deer that Attacked His Pregnant Daughter in Her Own Backyard

A black bear paw.

A Bear Killed and Ate an Elderly Woman in Her Home. It’s the First Fatal Black Bear Attack in California’s History A Bear Killed and Ate an Elderly Woman in Her Home. It’s the First Fatal Black Bear Attack in California’s History

What Really Happened to Crist Kolby, the Trapper Who Was Killed by Wolves?

What Really Happened to Crist Kolby, the Trapper Who Was Killed by Wolves? What Really Happened to Crist Kolby, the Trapper Who Was Killed by Wolves?

A cow moose with a calf.

‘I Felt Like I’d Been Body-Slammed by an NFL Linebacker.’ Idaho Turkey Hunter Shoots Charging Moose in Self-Defense ‘I Felt Like I’d Been Body-Slammed by an NFL Linebacker.’ Idaho Turkey Hunter Shoots Charging Moose in Self-Defense

Grizzly bear attack victim in the woods and in the hospital.

Hiker Attacked by Grizzly Says He Only Survived Because the Sow Bit His Bear Spray Canister Hiker Attacked by Grizzly Says He Only Survived Because the Sow Bit His Bear Spray Canister

A wildlife photographer in Alaska.

Alaska Wildlife Photographer Killed by Cow Moose Died ‘Doing What He Loved Most,’ Family Says Alaska Wildlife Photographer Killed by Cow Moose Died ‘Doing What He Loved Most,’ Family Says

A grizzly bear in the woods near Elkford, BC.

B.C. Black Bear Hunter Hospitalized After Killing a Grizzly in Self Defense B.C. Black Bear Hunter Hospitalized After Killing a Grizzly in Self Defense

A grizzly bear; Campbell and his doberman that saved him from a grizzly.

‘I’m About to Be Killed.’ Dog Defends Canadian Hiker from Charging Grizzly Bear ‘I’m About to Be Killed.’ Dog Defends Canadian Hiker from Charging Grizzly Bear

A female grizzly on a snow-covered ridge.

Shed Hunter Kills Charging Grizzly with a Handgun in Montana Shed Hunter Kills Charging Grizzly with a Handgun in Montana

A close-up of an alligator in Florida.

Florida Man Runs Over Gator to Save His Neighbor Florida Man Runs Over Gator to Save His Neighbor

A fossil hunter with a shark's tooth; the fossil hunter recovers in the hospital.

Fossil Hunter Fights Off Gator Attack, with a Screwdriver, While Trapped Underwater Fossil Hunter Fights Off Gator Attack, with a Screwdriver, While Trapped Underwater

A California sea lion tries to steal fish from spearfisherman.

Watch: Spearfisherman Gets in a Vicious Fight with Sea Lion That Tries to Steal His Fish Watch: Spearfisherman Gets in a Vicious Fight with Sea Lion That Tries to Steal His Fish

Two brothers who were attacked by a mountain lion in California.

Shed Hunter Killed in California Mountain Lion Attack Died Protecting His Brother Shed Hunter Killed in California Mountain Lion Attack Died Protecting His Brother

A brown bear runs down the street in a village in Slovakia.

Brown Bear Identified with ‘Biometric Drone’ Killed 10 Days After It Attacked 5 People in a Slovak Village Brown Bear Identified with ‘Biometric Drone’ Killed 10 Days After It Attacked 5 People in a Slovak Village

A dead California mountain lion lying in the dirt.

Mountain Lion Attacks California Shed Hunters, Killing One and Injuring Another Mountain Lion Attacks California Shed Hunters, Killing One and Injuring Another

A coyote bites a man's hand in a parking lot.

Watch: Skier Sticks His Hand in a Coyote’s Face, Seems Surprised When It Bites Him Watch: Skier Sticks His Hand in a Coyote’s Face, Seems Surprised When It Bites Him

old magazine pages

Trying to Stop a Brown Bear Attack with a .38 Special, from the Archives Trying to Stop a Brown Bear Attack with a .38 Special, from the Archives

An alligator lays on a golf course.

Gator Bites Off Fisherman’s Hand on a Florida Golf Course Gator Bites Off Fisherman’s Hand on a Florida Golf Course

Dallas Seavey with his team of sled dogs.

Iditarod Musher Gets Time Penalty for Poorly Gutting the Moose He Killed in Self-Defense Iditarod Musher Gets Time Penalty for Poorly Gutting the Moose He Killed in Self-Defense

A Canadian man in a hospital bed.

A Hiker Says He Was Attacked by a Cougar. Officials Say It Never Happened A Hiker Says He Was Attacked by a Cougar. Officials Say It Never Happened

A sow black bear and three cubs sit near a tree.

Black Bear Attacks Pennsylvania Woman in Her Own Backyard Black Bear Attacks Pennsylvania Woman in Her Own Backyard

Iditarod musher Dallas Seavey with his team of dogs.

5-Time Iditarod Champion Kills a Moose, Guts It Mid-Race 5-Time Iditarod Champion Kills a Moose, Guts It Mid-Race

An illustration of the last grizzly bear in Colorado attacking a hunter.

I Killed the Last Grizzly in Colorado I Killed the Last Grizzly in Colorado

A Wolf Attacked My Dog and Then Charged at Me A Wolf Attacked My Dog and Then Charged at Me

By Richard P. Smith

A snarling mountain lion leans on a fallen tree.

Four Mountain Bikers Overpowered the Cougar That Nearly Killed Their Friend Four Mountain Bikers Overpowered the Cougar That Nearly Killed Their Friend

Houndsman Killed a 400-Pound Bear with a Knife to Save His Dog and Hunting Buddy Houndsman Killed a 400-Pound Bear with a Knife to Save His Dog and Hunting Buddy

By Richard P. Smith

A mountain lion jumps over a man standing below.

Watch: A Biologist Darts a Mountain Lion. It Nearly Attacks Him Watch: A Biologist Darts a Mountain Lion. It Nearly Attacks Him

Two trail runners kneel next to a dog that was attacked by a mountain lion.

My Running Buddy and I Charged the Mountain Lion That Was Trying to Kill His Dog My Running Buddy and I Charged the Mountain Lion That Was Trying to Kill His Dog

By Pete Deneen, as told to Dac Collins

A family of Everglades tourists poses too close to an alligator.

Watch: Everglades Tourists Force Their Kids to Pose with Alligator Watch: Everglades Tourists Force Their Kids to Pose with Alligator

great white shark attacks feature

The Ultimate Guide to Great White Shark Attacks The Ultimate Guide to Great White Shark Attacks

white-tailed deer running in front of car

What Is the Deadliest Animal in the World? What Is the Deadliest Animal in the World?

co woman gored mule deer buck

Graphic Photo of Woman’s Gored Leg Shows What Happens When Deer Lose Their Fear of Humans Graphic Photo of Woman’s Gored Leg Shows What Happens When Deer Lose Their Fear of Humans

bull elk in arizona

Arizona Woman Trampled to Death by an Elk in Her Backyard Arizona Woman Trampled to Death by an Elk in Her Backyard

broad-headed snake and venomous bite

Hiker Hospitalized After Bringing Home Venomous Snake to Show His Kids Hiker Hospitalized After Bringing Home Venomous Snake to Show His Kids

canadian town deer attacks

Deer Attacked 3 Dog Owners in the Same Canadian Town Last Week Deer Attacked 3 Dog Owners in the Same Canadian Town Last Week

man punches kangaroo to rescue dog

Watch: Australian Man Punches Kangaroo in Face to Rescue Dog Watch: Australian Man Punches Kangaroo in Face to Rescue Dog

Rudy Noorlander post-op

Grizzly Attack Survivor to Return Home with New Jaw After 5 Weeks in Hospital Grizzly Attack Survivor to Return Home with New Jaw After 5 Weeks in Hospital

grizzly bear kills two banff

Grizzly Bear Kills Two Hikers and Their Dog in Banff National Park Grizzly Bear Kills Two Hikers and Their Dog in Banff National Park

river otter on shore

Florida Man Suffers 41 Wounds During Rabid River Otter Attack Florida Man Suffers 41 Wounds During Rabid River Otter Attack

alligator florida

Florida Officials Kill 13-Foot Alligator That Was Dragging Around Human Remains Florida Officials Kill 13-Foot Alligator That Was Dragging Around Human Remains

adult grizzly bear yellowstone

Fisherman Shoots and Kills Grizzly Bear in Self-Defense Near Yellowstone Fisherman Shoots and Kills Grizzly Bear in Self-Defense Near Yellowstone

video shark rams kayak angler

Watch: Shark Rams Kayak Fisherman While Hunting a Seal in the Open Ocean Watch: Shark Rams Kayak Fisherman While Hunting a Seal in the Open Ocean

Mountain Goats in Utah Have Killed 3 Dogs in 3 Weeks Mountain Goats in Utah Have Killed 3 Dogs in 3 Weeks

video CT dog chases black bear

Watch: Retriever Chases Bear Away from 4-Year-Old Boy Watch: Retriever Chases Bear Away from 4-Year-Old Boy

hawk snake attack same time

Woman Is Brutally Attacked by a Snake and a Hawk…at the Same Time Woman Is Brutally Attacked by a Snake and a Hawk…at the Same Time

Woman attacked by a river otter in a hospital bed, with her face blurred.

Woman Who Was Brutally Attacked by River Otter Shares Graphic Photos Woman Who Was Brutally Attacked by River Otter Shares Graphic Photos

river otter attack montana

River Otter Attacks Three Women on Float Trip, One Victim Life-Flighted River Otter Attacks Three Women on Float Trip, One Victim Life-Flighted

video surfer punches shark

Watch: Lone Surfer Punches Great White Shark to Thwart Attack Watch: Lone Surfer Punches Great White Shark to Thwart Attack

video black bear attacks man in his garage

Watch: Black Bear Bites Man in His Own Garage Watch: Black Bear Bites Man in His Own Garage

aggressive wolf encounters

When Wolves Attack: 5 Close Calls from Wolf Country When Wolves Attack: 5 Close Calls from Wolf Country

By Richard P. Smith

video bull shark attacks boat

Watch: Huge Bull Shark Attacks Fishing Boat, Damages Outboard Motor Watch: Huge Bull Shark Attacks Fishing Boat, Damages Outboard Motor

By Bob McNally, Dac Collins