A 911 caller reported his friend was killed by a bear in his tent. It was actually a brutal homicide.
The shocking report of a 911 caller claiming his friend was killed by a bear in a tent is a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities we face when we retreat into nature for solitude or adventure. Initially, the horror of a bear attack seems to defy logic; wild animals are often painted as the predators we fear when we venture into the wild. However, the subsequent revelation that this was not a case of wildlife gone rogue but instead a brutal homicide forces me to confront the chilling reality that the true danger can come from those we consider to be civilized.… Continue reading