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Hunter Survives Brutal Bear Face Mauling
2 Sep
Summary
- Man records farewell message believing he would die during bear attack.
- Attacker's cousin intervened, saving the man's life.
- Hunter faces facial reconstruction surgery after severe injuries.
A Washington man is recovering after a terrifying brown bear encounter in the Alaskan wilderness, approximately 100 miles south of Deadhorse. Jadon Nicoara, 27, was hunting caribou when he and his cousin were attacked by the animal.
During the assault, Nicoara endured severe facial mauling, hearing bones crunch as the bear bit his face. Believing his death was imminent, he recorded a video message for his wife and daughters. His cousin's gunfire eventually scared the bear away, though the animal then attacked the cousin.
Both hunters sustained serious injuries. Nicoara suffered shattered facial bones and crushed foot. His cousin also received leg injuries. Thanks to the hunters returning fire, the bear fled. Nicoara expressed profound gratitude for retaining his eyesight and limbs, crucial for his work in the trades.
Nicoara's cousin has been released from the hospital and is expected to recover fully. Nicoara is scheduled for facial reconstruction surgery and is prioritizing spending time with his family. Bear attacks of this nature are reported to be extremely rare.
