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Grizzly Terror: Park Rangers Battle Rampaging Bear
27 Jan
Summary
- A grizzly bear attacks teenagers and rangers in Glacier National Park.
- The film is based on a real 1967 tragedy with two fatal bear maulings.
- Realistic depiction of bear attacks contrasts with weak human drama.
A gripping new film transports viewers to Montana's Glacier National Park in August 1967, a time of perceived safety overshadowed by a rare "trillion to one" tragedy.
The narrative unfolds with rangers focused on fire season, unaware of the looming threat from a rogue grizzly and unsupervised teenagers. Events escalate when a group of wayward youths venture out, leading to a terrifying encounter with the bear.
The initial attack on two unsuspecting individuals is depicted with brutal realism, emphasizing the raw power of the animal. A subsequent rescue mission highlights the park's vulnerability and the rangers' desperate efforts.
Despite the visceral depiction of the bear's attacks and injuries, the film's human drama and 1960s setting are critiqued as less convincing. The teen subplots are considered simplistic, though the rookie ranger's leadership trial and a plea for conservation resonate.
