Friday, July 4, 2008

Fla. biologist saves 375 lb. bear from drowning

A Florida biologist saved a 375 lb. black bear from drowning after it fell into the Gulf of Mexico's waters Tuesday.

The bear had been shot with a tranquilizer dart by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission biologists who wanted to safely remove him from a residential area.

The intent was to take him to nearby woods, but as the medicine started to take effect, the bear fell into the water unconscious.

That's when FWC biologist Adam Warwicks took off his shirt and shoes and bravely dove in the water to rescue the bear.

Watch the video.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

This must be what they call a big bear hug!!! :)

g said...

how much does the biologist weigh?

Anonymous said...

Geez, that is one really brave guy ;)