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Ep. 34: Night of the Grizzlies - Part 2

Ep. 34: Night of the Grizzlies - Part 2

FromGet Out Alive: An Animal Attack Podcast


Ep. 34: Night of the Grizzlies - Part 2

FromGet Out Alive: An Animal Attack Podcast

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Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Aug 31, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In Part 2 of our coverage of Night of the Grizzlies, we find out exactly who was screaming and why. Although most of our stories are graphic, this one is especially so. Listener discretion is advised. Julie Helgeson and Michele Koons became the first recorded victims of a fatal grizzly bear attack in Glacier National Park, on the same night, by different bears. Their deaths changed the way that National Parks, especially Glacier, manage their grizzlies. Their deaths could have been avoided if park officials had responded to the reports of the increasing number of negative grizzly encounters, and the continued habituation of the bears. And for years to follow their deaths, the North American grizzly population suffered greatly. Now, in 2022, we know better and must do better.If you'd like more details on this story, see Jack Olsen's  Night of the Grizzlies. You can also check out Montana PBS's coverage here. To learn more about how you can recreate safely in our National Parks around bears, please see the National Park Service's website.You can sign Ashley's petition to change RSA 207:26 here.WE HAVE NEW MERCH! Support the show by shopping at www.getoutalivepodcast.com/shopFollow us on Instagram,  Facebook, and check out our website GetOutAlivePodcast.com and join us on Patreon!You can find Ashley @TheAngryOlogist on Twitter and Nick will respond to people on social media but still maintains that he does not have social media.Disclaimer: This is not professional advice; Follow at your own risk.Support the show
Released:
Aug 31, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (79)

Join wildlife biologist and host Ashley Bray and her best friend/co-host Nick every other week as they explore the causes of different animal attack stories throughout the ages.In her career, Ashley has noticed the growing need for honest conversations around human-wildlife conflict, and decided to make this podcast with her best friend to get at the truth of how dangerous the animals we live alongside really are, and what we can do to not only protect ourselves from these animals, but save the animals from being hurt by us too. They are occasionally joined by expert biologists and attack survivors to get more insight into why an attack happened, how it could have been avoided (if possible), and the problems certain species are facing that could drive conflicts.