Houston Hambers.. Chevy 216's. Great thread. The extent of his injuries led doctors to tell him that he may never be able to eat or drink via his mouth again. An Alaska bear hunter is in a critical condition after he was savagely mauled by the grizzly bear he was tracking. 'I turned and saw the bear, full charge,' Perkins told Anchorage Daily News in a previous interview. Dannie Rose released a short film about Perkins' experience. ebs121781, Aug 3, 2010. Interviewed by Youtuber Dannie Rose for. The bear not only bit down on Perkins face, but as it did it, it also lifted the man while pressing him down to the ground with his paws and claws. The tables were turned though when an 8ft grizzly bear attacked, ripping Perkins' entire . Perkins only got his rifle 1/2 way off his [slinged] back and baam! The bear then spun around several times before he started to charge at him. Im [now] able to swallow a full-size vitamin that I couldnt swallow five months ago, Id choke on it, he added. I used to talk a lot, and when they told me I would never talk or eat by mouth again, I really had to beat those odds as I could not imagine my active life without being able to do ., To further complicate matters, his nervous system got addicted to painkillers during the recovery process after the grizzly bear attack. "I had no airway unless I kept my head tilted to the side just right," Perkins told Newsweek. What followed after it burst from a snow cave has been an experience he couldn't imagine in his worst nightmares. "I basically kept my airway open and had to dig the debris out of my airway, when I lost my tongue, jaw and all but a few teeth," Perkins told Newsweek. Man Had His Face Eaten Off By a Grizzly Bear w/Tom Segura | Joe Rogan. In September 2016, Perkins and two other men were bear hunting on the Seward Peninsula when a huge boar attacked him. Do you have a question about surviving bear attacks? Wesley was all torn up,' he said. Wesley was all torn up.". It's hard to imagine the recovery, and the person has no idea what to expect or how long the process will be. Wes Perkins is from Alaska, and he knows he's lucky. Published August 24, 2016. I have helped others my whole life, and never imagined that I would be on the receiving end of things, but the brotherhood of Nome, my brothers in the fire service, from Seattle, Anchorage, Nome, came out to support and fundraise for me and helped me through this recovery, Mr Perkins told Newsweek. Wes Perkins bear attack. Heres more from the Anchorage Daily News. By James Callery For Mailonline and Ruth Bashinsky For Dailymail.Com, Published: 12:26 EST, 23 January 2023 | Updated: 10:31 EST, 28 January 2023. When help arrived about an hour later, Mr Perkins was able to walk inside the helicopter himself. any tok wes. They wanted help if I was willing to help give them some direction as to what may happen. Katmai National Park in Alaska is known for its many brown bears that are drawn to Brooks Falls where they enjoy a buffet of salmon, so tourists can expect to encounter . Jordan King Tuesday 24 Jan 2023 12:38 pm Wes Perkins, 65, had his entire jaw ripped off by an eight-foot grizzly bear in Alaska in 2011 (Picture: Dannie Rose) A man who had half his face torn. 05/18/2011. When he went over to check on Wes, Dan said 'his whole face rolled right off'. Driving around the brush stand, Perkins stopped to rummage through his pack and get his camera for a keepsake photo of the scenery. I graduated from UNT with a Bachelor's of Science in kinesiology and a minor in history. Interviewed by Youtuber Dannie Rose for. He said: '[I] do most everything I used to do but since I cannot close my mouth, I cannot swim and it's hard to run or jog, as my jaw bounces because I lost so much muscle in my jaw but hell, those are small things in life. He added: 'It was a few miles off ahead of us so we are driving along the stretch following his tracks and then the the bear disappeared. This page may contain sensitive or adult content that's not for everyone. The bear then left Perkins and began to charge Stand. Paramedic Wes Perkins, from Alaska, is lucky to be alive after going out on a bear hunt with two pals. "@JudeHey_ @aelfwuldor2 If you google the real story: Wes Perkins bear and see image matches, these special effects makeup images will show up. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Perkins couldn't speak legibly for several months, relying on writing to communicate. A rescue helicopter was dispatched immediately thanks to help from Perkins brother who knew a pilot. If he hadn't, the father was not going to survive. This incident took place in 2016 on April 15th. As he flew, others were rolling into action, too. Four months after the attack, Wes is able to get around on his own, but is far from being back to life as he knew it. And, he became addicted to painkillers, having taken morphine, and opiates during the recovery. Dan Stang had rolled him forward so that his injured face was buried in the snow to keep it numb, and radioed for immediate help. Here's more from theAnchorage Daily News. And so I just stayed focused. Some of it is extremely gruesome and vivid. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. I only had time to say, Oh sh*t! But I got my gun halfway off my back When I turned around, the bear was that close. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Nine steps from 69 feet, according to Fish and Game. . The former fire chief somehow managed to survive the savage attack, and was in hospital for four months recovering, where he underwent a number of operations. It . (CNN) The grizzly bear grabbed Lee Brooke from behind, pulled him off the ground and then rode on his back down a slope, crushing the left side of his body. It turned out to be bad news for Perkins. Eventually we went around the hill and found the tracks and we were tracking the bear down,' he said. "I have a few issues sometimes with talking, as most of my damage was facial, lower jaw, but most understand me if I slow down and do not get excited," Perkins said. Amazingly, the man was able to fire off his last shot, momentarily knocking the beast . For more information, please see our That act was accompanied by many others that have allowed Perkins to carry on with life. Wes Perkins is whole in body and still badly disfigured. Wesley Deleon. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Beaming Prince Harry and Meghan enjoy a date night at exclusive $4,200-A-YEAR private members' club in LA - as friend claims they've been left furious over King Charles' 'cruel' decision to evict them from Frogmore Cottage, Biden LAUGHS at claim he was responsible for fentanyl overdoses of two brothers and says they died 'under the previous administration' - after mom's heartbreaking testimony to Congress, US housing market faces 20% correction amid further rate hikes and overinflated housing market, Dallas Fed warns, Is air travel going to get even MORE expensive? Incredible. Stock image of a grizzly bear (right) and a still of Wes Perkins giving an interview in late 2022, over 10 years after he was mauled by a grizzly in the Alaskan wilderness. Avg Project -Projects. Wes Perkins is from Alaska, and he knows he's lucky. '", "I did not like the feeling of being high or on opiates, I was never a drug user, never had any major medical problems before I was mauled. SHARE POST #475. Eventually, the bear succumbed, and eventually died. Mr Perkins said in the film that he now helps families of bear attack victims to better understand and navigate the process to recovery. He glanced up to see the froth fling from the bear's angry lips and razor sharp claws digging into the ice and snow to gain traction to fulfill its hostile goals. He didnt call Alaska State Troopers and wait for others to act. Its been described as one of the most horrific grizzly bear attacks in recorded history. Perkins spent the next four months in hospital, undergoing numerous operations. Wes Perkins, KL0FM, of Nome, Alaska, was seriously mauled by a grizzly bear during a hunting trip on Sunday, May 14. Log in, Wes Perkins is whole in body and still badly disfigured. Perkins said the weather was bad - snowing a bit and slightly overcast. Perkins, from Nome, Alaska, his friend Dan Stang, and Dan Stang's son, Edward Stang, were out in the mountains on a hunting trip. 28 Jan 2023 15:23:02 As soon as the bear mauled onto Perkins, his hunting buddy Dan Stang grabbed a gun and started shooting the bear. Ed, Dan's son, then pulled out his gun and shot the bear, killing it. So I would message him when he was in pain, to help him through the process. If you don't believe me look up Wes Perkins, you'll see his face and it is much more disfigured still than Glenn's. 5d Reply View replies (1) original_paxus (I'm not familiar with Insta) 64w Reply original_paxus The detail and information found inside this story will blow your mind. Wes said that he tried to get his gun out but the bear was on him too quickly and he had no time to do anything. As the bear shook his head like a dog with a toy, the bones in Perkins' face cracked like pottery on a tile floor. Despite his ordeal, Wes says he's still an active outdoorsman, and continues to hunt bears and moose. Doctors told him he may never be able to eat or drink via his mouth again. ", Featured Image Credit: Donnie Rose/YouTube, Lewis Capaldi points out Harry Potter doppelgnger and fans cant unsee it. The detail and information found inside this story will blow your mind. 2623 views | INDUSTRY BABY - Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow He now helps people who are experiencing similar recoveries from attacks. The tracks were impressive and showed that the bear was walking and running at various points along the creek. He nearly lost his life as essentially half of his face was ripped off by a big brown bear. Perkins and his group saw a grizzly bear in the distance and started to track it before it disappeared quickly out of sight. . I do everything else, he said. He was initially taken to a hospital in Nome and then to Seattle. I was lucky enough that I was able to get up, with their help, and walk into the helicopter. The Anchorage Daily News reported: "There is no gentle way to describe his condition. He said they saw a bear in the distance up on the hill. I would not get 69 feet from a bear in the zoo. Perkins rolled him forward and buried his face in the snow to help numb it while they immediately radioed for emergency aid. I have a few issues sometimes with talking, as most of my damage was facial, lower jaw, but most understand me if I slow down and do not get excited, Perkins said. An Alaska bear hunter who was severely mauled by a grizzly over the weekend has been flown to Seattle in critical condition, authorities said on Monday. Matt Dyer breathes the fresh air of the High Sierra, while wearing a cap lent to him by trip co-leader Marta Chase. When the helicopter arrived Perkins said he was able to walk to it with help. It's been described as one of the most horrific grizzly bear attacks in recorded history. Where his nose and sinuses once were, a gaping hole was left. We saw it had been running. Sarena Perkins. The attack happened in 2011 but 65-year-old Wes Perkins still bears the scars of a terrifying encounter with a grizzly beast in the Alaskan mountains. Perkins said: 'I do what I can to pay it forward, and have always had a positive attitude.'. "I only had time to say, 'Oh shit!' As he flew, others were rolling into action, too. He was the fire chief at the Nome Volunteer Fire Department for a while and helped out with several local community groups. If hes alive now, hes going to make it. Reply Prev of 2. REMEMBER WHEN THIS TEENAGER SHOT AN 8-POINT BUCK IN HIS HOUSE. "They took my left fibula from the lower leg and made a jaw out of that and inserted it in place of what I had lost. What I [am] able to do is let them know that it takes stages, Mr Perkins says in the documentary about the family of a survivor who reached out to him. From the moment conservation biologist Wes Larson entered the long sandstone tunnel, he could see the black bear at the other end. He said he called on his radio transmission asking for anyone to help, and Perkins' brother answered. or. Jesus man, I was shooting this weekend at 25 yards (75 feet). -- An Alaska man says he feels lucky to be alive after coming face-to-face with a brown bear and surviving its terrifying attack. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. '[I told him] Wesley you need to stay real still just keep your face in the snow.'. Throughout the attack, Perkins had remained conscious. Wes could feel his energy fading and the pain was mercifully numbed by his adrenaline. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. According to Anchorage Daily News, "Wes Perkins is whole in body and still badly disfigured. Being attacked by a grizzly is one of the most traumatic and painful encounters a person can have with an animal. So when I stopped, I thought the bear was ahead of me. SCROLL DOWN TO CURRENT BEAR ATTACKS IN CO, Colorado man survives bear attack in his kitchen. A team effort and incredible will power of a human to survive is what helped create this rescue and survival of epic proportions. Despite being excruciatingly disfigured, Perkins never lost contiousness. ', After the attack, Perkins had titanium plates inserted in both cheeks and a titanium rib around the jawbone during the facial reconstruction process, Wes Perkins, 65, from Nome, Alaska, was out on a hunting trip with his friend Dan Stang, and Dan Stang's son, Edward Stang, in 2011 lost his teeth, tongue and jaw in vicious attack, Wes Perkins pictured in a photo before the grizzly attack that nearly took his life. Wes Perkisn was attacked by a bear while out hunting in 2011. Credit: Donnie Rose/YouTube Wes had to have titanium plates inserted in his cheeks and a titanium rib around his jawbone.. short documentary by filmmaker Donnie Rosie, Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. It was essentially a bear hunt gone bad,a routine and pleasant hunt that took a turn for the worse when Perkins came across the wrong bear at the wrong time. Doctors had to use part of his fibula to create a jaw to replace what the bear ripped off of his face. Even as the Stangs began life-saving first aid, they were radioing for help from Nome, a community far from anywhere at the tip of the Seward Peninsula jutting into the sea closer to Russia than Anchorage, the urban hub of the 49th state. He dedicates a lot of his time to communicating with other mauling victims, helping them get through their recovery. Friday 2nd December 2022. . Fair warning: Some of the accounts in this story are EXTREMELY GRAPHIC. Perkins' brother Nate made the radio call. There are 50+ professionals named "Wes Perkins", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. Ace chopper pilot Ben Rowe saved his life, Nate said at the time, but Rowe was only one of the many who combined to save then 54 year old Wes. I basically kept my airway open and had to dig the debris out of my airway, when I lost my tongue, jaw and all but a few teeth, Perkins said. He said he started driving away and when he looked back the bear was on top of Wesley, Stock image of a grizzly or brown bear (pictured). Doctors had to use part of his fibula to create a jaw to replace what the bear ripped off of his face. My name is Wes Perkins and I am very happy to be here at GMS! ", Darcee Perkins, Perkins' daughter, told Newsweek: "Not any person would have survived this or continue to todayI couldn't have. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. It was essentially a bear hunt gone bad, a routine and pleasant hunt that took a turn for the worse when Perkins came across the wrong bear at the wrong time. iStock / Getty Images Plus / Donnie Rosie on Youtube. The following is a story from Anchorage Daily News about survival, incredible willpower, and how the unbelievable can become the truth. When I turned around, the bear was that close. To view it, confirm your age. Wes Perkins is from Alaska, and he knows he's lucky. PERKINS Woodrow Wesley September 16, 1951 May 18, 2019 Woodrow Wesley (Wes) Perkins, 67, of Natural Bridge, Va., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 18, 2019. 65-year-old Wes Perkins and a friend were tracking a bear in Alaska when the bear hunkered down in a hole. ", "I do what I can to pay it forward, and have always had a positive attitude.". It's one thing to get attacked by a grizzly bear but it's another to get attacked by a grizzly bear and then start videoing yourself to document the visible bones following the encounter. He said he immediately grabbed his gun and started shooting at the animal. He rushed to the hospital in Nome, stabilized, and then transffered to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Rather than fleeing like most usually do, the bear fed into it's fighting instinct, as it likely felt threatened. I had no time to do anything. Whatever the hell they did, they did a fine job. They just stitched it back in place. "There was very little blood. Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via Getty Images. Wes said: "As I stayed there I knew I was getting hypothermic a little bit. When the men approached, the bear sprung up, slicing off half of Perkins' face. His will to survive and keep going, stay positive.". Wes was knocked off his feet as if a freight train had struck him. He still has a tube in his throat. It turned out to be bad news for Perkins. Wes Perkins, 54, followed the big beast in a snowmobile in a hilly area outside . Perkins knows it . I only had time to say, Oh shit! But I got (my) gun 1/2 way off my back . Serendipitously, the first person to respond was Perkins' brother, who swiftly contacted a rescue helicopter, piloted by Ben Rowe. Privacy Policy. 'So telling myself to function and never close my eyes or go unconscious was the main concentration. Perkins, from Nome, Alaska, his friend Dan Stang, and Dan Stang . In 2013, Matt Dyer was nearly killed by a polar bear on a Sierra Club Outing. They are not good or bad, they are simply wild animals, and that is something to be remembered. He said: 'I never lost consciousness. Grizzly Bear takes Shotgun Blast at point-blank range. GRAPHIC: Man Loses Face in Alaskan Grizzly Bear Attack But Considers Himself Lucky to Be Alive, Silenced 12 Gauge Icy Mallard Hole Duck Hunt! His left eye, which sees only light and dark, weeps constantly. Perkins, who spent his life in Alaska, has a fair bit of experience around grizzlies, but added, "I never had one hide like this one!" "[I told him] Wesley you need to stay real still just keep your face in the snow.". Do you have an animal or nature story to share with Newsweek? 5 11 ratings 118 BZ Score $1K. Wes Perkins, a 65-year-old former fire chief, not only lived to tell the tale, but wants to help anyone else who has gone through something similar. There is no gentle way to describe his condition. Wes Perkins - Bear. The father was out with his son when they encountered the bear. Wesley Perkins is now in the Harborview Medical Center in Seattle where surgeons are planning reconstructive surgery to repair the damage done by the bear that attacked him Sunday on Alaska's. He also had a fibula bone graft, where they took his left fibula from the lower leg and made a jaw from it. A man who was left severely disfigured after a vicious bear attack has shared his incredible survival story in hopes it can help others who find themselves in a similar situation. A still from an interview with Perkins, stood in front of a grizzly bear hide. He didn't call Alaska State Troopers and wait for others to act. So telling myself to function and never close my eyes or go unconscious was the main concentration.. In the video Perkins, who became severely disfigured from the attack, said: 'We were out bear hunting. Wes Perkins, 65, was on a hunting trip with his friend Dan Stang and his pal's son Edward when they spotted a "nice size bear" on a hill in the distance and began tracking it. "I used to talk a lot, and when they told me I would never talk or eat by mouth again, I really had to beat those odds as I could not imagine my active life without being able to do either. . Wes Perkins said I was on morphine, and opiates and methadone in my recovery. In the video Perkins, who became severely disfigured from the attack, said: 'We were out bear hunting. Looks like his whole face under the eye was torn one side , the flap fell to the other side and the photog shows the underside. I know if I lost consciousness, I would probably die. "Extraordinary" and "incredible" are the only two words fitting enough to describe the miracle that happened. The bear hid itself until it was only 69 feet away and by the time Perkins realized what was happening, he had only enough time to reach for his gun before the bear was on top of him. Slowly, the surgeons began to reconstruct his face, inserting titanium plates in both his cheeks and a titanium rib around the jawbone. Wes Perkins, a 65-year-old former fire chief, not only lived to tell the tale, but wants to help anyone else who has gone through something similar. The tables were turned though when an 8ft grizzly bear attacked, ripping Perkins' entire face off. So when I stopped, I thought the bear was ahead of me. Even as the Stangs began life-saving first aid, they were radioing for help from Nome, a community far from anywhere at the tip of the Seward Peninsula jutting into the sea closer to Russia than Anchorage, the urban hub of the 49th state. Perkins and his wife Terri pictured this month, Perkins pictured here with his daughter Darcee Perkins, who told Newsweek: 'Not any person would have survived this or continue to todayI couldn't have. The bear began to maul Perkins, severely disfiguring his face. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. REMEMBER WHEN THIS TEENAGER SHOT AN 8-POINT BUCK IN HIS HOUSE? Hundreds of swimmers at a surf carnival flee the water at Man Who Had Face Torn Off by a Bear Had To Dig Debris From His Own Airway. "A couple of years after I was mauled, I received a letter in the mail from a cousin of a man in his mid-30s who was hunting elk with his father when he was mauled," Perkins told Newsweek. Alive now, hes going to survive the hell they did a fine job imagine in his worst.! 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