The 26-stone black bear had bolted into the water in fright after being shot with a tranquilliser dart when it was found roaming a Florida beachfront neighbourhood. However, as the paralysing drug took effect, the panicked creature thrashed and flailed in the waves, struggling for survival.
Wildlife officer Mr Warwick, 29, who works for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, wasted no time in stripping off to help… As the animal struggled to keep its head above water, Mr Warwick slipped one arm under the bear to cradle its body and clamped the other on to the scruff of its neck, dragging it ashore.
Incredibly all that the wildlife hero suffered was a few scratches from the bewildered bear. The animal later recovered and was released into a state national forest.
I really admire the man, but he’s fuckin nuts.
Geez, before I read the article, I thought it was a picture of infidel and his latest conquest in the hot tub.
no, I still have a head of hair and I think thats a little to heavy to hit lol
right… for me : that’s a hero. one who treats animals with respect, as they should get.
i wouldn’t stand by & watch a human drown, this guy repects life in all its forms – big round of applause for him (and beers, on me !)
truth to be known, he just wanted his dart back so he could shoot other animals…
well said 2ldmoe