Timothy Treadwell (Grizzly Man)

Johnny5 · 30th October 2006, 03:10 PM

Probably the craziest man to have ever lived. Every summer for 13years this man 'lived' with Alaskan bears in their natural habitat. For the last 5 years he filmed his experiences, literally coming within touching distance of 10ft grizzlies and never carrying any form of defense.

He found the experiences almost spiritual and he was a bit of a nutcase.

In 2003, while camping in the so called 'Grizzly Maze' with his girlfriend, he was attacked and eaten by a bear.. along with his girlfriend.

An amazing documentary documenting his life (and featuring tonnes and tonnes of amazing footage) called Grizzly Man is out on DVD after being in the cinema earlier in the year. It's honestly fantastic..
An audio tape of their death exists although it has obviously not been released.. it is described in some detail. The film is a bit funny (because he was so absurd), a bit tragic and a bit inspiring.

Check it out

Johnny5 · 30th October 2006, 03:11 PM

"In October 2003, Treadwell and his girlfriend, Amie Huguenard, visited Katmai National Park in Alaska. Treadwell, who never carried any means of defense against bear attacks, chose to set his campsite near a salmon stream where Grizzlys commonly feed in the fall. Treadwell was in the park later in the year than usual, at a time when bears fight to gain as much fat as possible before winter, and limited food supplies cause them to be more aggressive than in other months. It has been noted that food was scarce that fall, and the Grizzly bears were therefore more aggressive than usual.

On October 6, 2003, Treadwell and Huguenard’s bodies were discovered by the Kodiak air taxi pilot who arrived at their campsite to retrieve them from their trip. A large elderly male Grizzly (tagged Bear 141) protecting the campsite was killed by park rangers while they attempted to retrieve the bodies. A second adolescent bear was killed a short time later after it charged the park rangers. A necropsy showed that the first animal had consumed parts of the couples' remains. This bear is not believed to be one of the bears Treadwell usually encountered, though this point is disputed.

A video camera, with the lens cap in place, was recovered at the site. The video camera had been turned on at some point during the fatal attack, presumably by Huguenard, but the camera recorded only six minutes of audio before running out of tape. Treadwell's head, partial backbone, and left forearm/hand still wearing his wrist watch were recovered at the scene. Huguenard's partial body was found near the encampment somewhat buried in a mound of twigs and dirt."

Afro Joe · 30th October 2006, 06:00 PM

Enjoyed this film when it was in the GFT earlier this year, couldn't help but laugh at a few bits. Couldn't afford the dvd when I'd seen it about but would definately watch it again.
There have also been a few threads on this already, but thats not really important.

30th October 2006, 03:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Johnny5 cock in hand Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dundee Posts: 1,986	Timothy Treadwell (Grizzly Man) Probably the craziest man to have ever lived. Every summer for 13years this man 'lived' with Alaskan bears in their natural habitat. For the last 5 years he filmed his experiences, literally coming within touching distance of 10ft grizzlies and never carrying any form of defense. He found the experiences almost spiritual and he was a bit of a nutcase. In 2003, while camping in the so called 'Grizzly Maze' with his girlfriend, he was attacked and eaten by a bear.. along with his girlfriend. An amazing documentary documenting his life (and featuring tonnes and tonnes of amazing footage) called Grizzly Man is out on DVD after being in the cinema earlier in the year. It's honestly fantastic.. An audio tape of their death exists although it has obviously not been released.. it is described in some detail. The film is a bit funny (because he was so absurd), a bit tragic and a bit inspiring. Check it out

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30th October 2006, 03:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Johnny5 cock in hand Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dundee Posts: 1,986	"In October 2003, Treadwell and his girlfriend, Amie Huguenard, visited Katmai National Park in Alaska. Treadwell, who never carried any means of defense against bear attacks, chose to set his campsite near a salmon stream where Grizzlys commonly feed in the fall. Treadwell was in the park later in the year than usual, at a time when bears fight to gain as much fat as possible before winter, and limited food supplies cause them to be more aggressive than in other months. It has been noted that food was scarce that fall, and the Grizzly bears were therefore more aggressive than usual. On October 6, 2003, Treadwell and Huguenard’s bodies were discovered by the Kodiak air taxi pilot who arrived at their campsite to retrieve them from their trip. A large elderly male Grizzly (tagged Bear 141) protecting the campsite was killed by park rangers while they attempted to retrieve the bodies. A second adolescent bear was killed a short time later after it charged the park rangers. A necropsy showed that the first animal had consumed parts of the couples' remains. This bear is not believed to be one of the bears Treadwell usually encountered, though this point is disputed. A video camera, with the lens cap in place, was recovered at the site. The video camera had been turned on at some point during the fatal attack, presumably by Huguenard, but the camera recorded only six minutes of audio before running out of tape. Treadwell's head, partial backbone, and left forearm/hand still wearing his wrist watch were recovered at the scene. Huguenard's partial body was found near the encampment somewhat buried in a mound of twigs and dirt."

30th October 2006, 06:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Afro Joe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Glasgow Posts: 7,299	Enjoyed this film when it was in the GFT earlier this year, couldn't help but laugh at a few bits. Couldn't afford the dvd when I'd seen it about but would definately watch it again. There have also been a few threads on this already, but thats not really important.