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Num num num. Eaten by a polar bear.
Posted by intarso • 4/11/09 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: polar bear, tasty human, zoo
Well...almost eaten.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1169266/Pictured-Shocking-moment-polar-bea...
stupid has a new definition.
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for some reason, the word "owned" keeps popping into my mind
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She does not seem so "elated" in that picture -
Or perhaps mentally unstable? -
I've always wondered what people are thinking when they fall or enter the domain of wild animals, zoo kept or not. Is death the first thing that crosses your mind? Is escaping part of it? Do we panic? I can't imagine.-
I think it's because they think zoo animals are tame like house pets. Yep, they're morons.
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Because polar bears are so friendly and cuddly. That's how they got them to dance in the Coke commercials.
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I think peoples curiousity usually gets the best of them.
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they should sponsor her
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They put them in cages for a reason... -
If we could "tame" a wild animal, would we still need wilderness? If we do not fear wild animals, why do we put them in cages?
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She looks like she regrets her decision...this reminds me of a play I just read "The Zoo Story." The ending is as shocking as the photo. -
Can you just hear her explaining this to her husband? "Hey, honey, did'nt do much this weekend while you were out of town, just had to be saved from being eaten alive by a freakin polar bear. See you for dinner, hurry home."
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Well she's still alive unlike the poor girl who was attacked by a tiger in a zoo 1 year ago while taking a photo of the animal. -
I blame TV. TV is this desensitizing filter that totally screws up people's logic.
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We still have logic? I thought, as the human race evolved, we were supposed to fear nothing and conquer all. We take alot for granted, fear should not be something we breed out of our genes or not teach.
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Polar bears aren't teddy bears....that's for sure -
SIGH ... Why is this being described as a polar bear attack in the media? I see a home invasion. Clearly the woman invaded their territory - their home. -
Well it did attack her but it wasn't the polar bear's fault. It probably saw her as a threat.
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I wouldn't call this an attack. The polar bear did not leave the enclosure and hunt down prey. The woman entered their enclosure.
It probably saw her as a threat.
I agree.
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I'm going to make a comment on this because I did live in Barrow Alaska for many years.
I have seen LIVE and WILD polar bears in close proximity and have seen the remains of a human carcass after one ate a person... And observed the human arm being removed from the stomach area of the same bear after it was destroyed.
I have also held tiny bear cubs that were tranquilized in my arms.
The draw of the polar bear is a unique experience.
They do look absolutely placid and beautiful and cuddly.
We have so many plush animals that we do not correlate the ferocious nature of these wild animals.
They EAT a tremendous amount of food to survive the way they do, and they are carnivores.
So when you see the bear, most people think "dog" or they think cute and cuddly.
When in fact they are NOT cuddly. (they are amazingly cute tho.)
They are severe predators, they are hard core machines of survival instinct - and are amazing animals.
I have literally had them in my window of my home - or behind me as I ran into a building before during a walk to work.
They are FAST - they are HUNGRY and they are CURIOUS.
But they are animals that have been championed and changed into cute little cuddly dolls - and this makes the media representation dangerous for small children and for adults who suffer from mental retardation or forms of mental illness.
It is my belief that this woman may be one of those:
Mentally handicapped with a low capacity to understand the danger she placed herself in - and managed to get away from her caretaker...
OR - a woman who has mental health issues.
OR -- perhaps --- drug induced euphoria - which created a temporary delusion of safety.
Anyhow - Polar Bears are very beautiful - but very strong animals.
Too bad for this polar bear that he actually tasted human... I can imagine that we're pretty tasty creatures to them.
Also - as a side note.
The arm that was removed from the polar bear stomach still had a working watch on the arm.
It WAS - and this is no joke - a TIMEX...
I have long wished it would have been appropriate to send it in for a commercial... Because literally - the Timex took a licking and kept on ticking.
That my friends, is my sense of humor. True - gruesome, but tremendously hilarious.-
that would make for a great blogpost. I must admit I'd be naturally more inclined to fear a croc than a polar bear. -
@wagerwitch:
This is so true.. Too many people that I have met in Alaska's tourist season are so naive when it comes to wild animals, these animals will kill you without a second thought... I have seen too many go up and try and get right into a wild animals face to take a picture, feed them, or pet them... not even thinking about the absolute danger they are in.
I have had to stop my car and warn people before they got killed or the children they allowed out of the car to get closer to a momma moose or bear. I truly am surprised that there hasn't been more wild animal verses people tragedies. Tho usually if an animal hurts a human then it is hunted down and killed, sometimes that just doesn't seem fair, when all they are doing is what comes naturally.
I am talking about free wild animals who can be very dangerous when approached, I can't even imagine how badly a caged animal would react to someone intruding on their space. Totally unreal that someone would do that! But it happens often! Sigh! -
Harvey - I'd be more afraid of a polar bear.
Crocs are mindless - if they can reach you - and they are hungry they will crunch on you - if they can and because they are mindless - you may have a chance if you can manage to escape their rigid mouth structure - and can manage to stay out of their Roll force.
However, a Polar bear will stalk you, sniff you out for several MILES, will toy with you and will play with you before eating you. They eat you alive, deboning you, pushing your clothes down as they munch and you're screaming. They don't rip out your guts, or kill you immediately - they enjoy the game and they rip the meat off your bones, and they consume you bite by bite.
I'd rather a fast death by croc - than to be caught by a polar bear with a mild hunger going on. Because if he isn't starving when he gets you - you may be there for a long time - through each bite. -
People are likewise naive when it comes to grizzlies and cougars too. A tourist with a camera in hand is perceived as a threat, and not only by the wildlife. What is going on between the ears of tourists who invade the territory of wild animals and then cry foul when they react predictably?
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All ... all she wanted was to pet Albino Yogi Bear
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Wow wagerwitch, you have had some interesting experiences! Yeah, sometimes we don't have enough healthy respect for animals. They are quite powerful.
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I've been in an interesting industry for all of my adulthood... (we're not going to openly admit how long that adulthood is... tho.)
LOL
Anyhow - yeah - YogiBear --- or BOO BOO. Or get herself An "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing - in Perfect Harmony"... critter.
(I always thought the person singing that was putting down those of us who are tone deaf - not promoting peace.) -
What industry wagerwitch? You've peaked my interest.
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Articulates - no kidding - one time at the base line entry - I watched a Momma Moose get separated from her baby by a VW van - and she kicked her way through the VW van to the amazement of everybody - and the total shock of the Van owner...
Taught me a firm lesson - NEVER feed the moose from your back porch in Anchorage by hand (a lot of folks talked about feeding them carrots by hand... AGGGGG). AND NEVER, under ANY circumstances get between a mother moose and her baby.
Same thing with mother bears in Kodiak - NEVER separate the cub and the mother or you risk your life.
@jflower36 Uhmmm I'd rather not specify completely but in the realm of PUBLIC SAFETY... think law enforcement, fire, ems, public health...
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Jflower36 has new respect for wagerwitch
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This woman should be persecuted for such stunt. Either she is deranged or suicidal.
I think the bear should have dedicated to its feeding time activity. That woman is surely organic food for the poor polar bear whose habitat is reduced by human civilisation.
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