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Old 06-05-2014, 06:59 AM
 
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Black Lab willingly gave up his life to distract an attacking Black Bear while man ran for his house.

Northern Minnesota dog gives life to save human family member from bear - TwinCities.com
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Old 06-05-2014, 09:31 AM
 
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True friend to the end, for both of them.
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Old 06-05-2014, 09:37 AM
 
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That dog didn't give his life to save his owner. His owner wasn't the prey. The bear was chasing the dog, and the dog ran to his owner for help, protection, and safety. I don't blame the owner for running off since he couldn't take on a bear, but it's really sad that this dog's life/death is being portrayed differently than what really happened.
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Old 06-07-2014, 09:45 PM
 
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That dog didn't give his life to save his owner. His owner wasn't the prey. The bear was chasing the dog, and the dog ran to his owner for help, protection, and safety. I don't blame the owner for running off since he couldn't take on a bear, but it's really sad that this dog's life/death is being portrayed differently than what really happened.
So you were there then? How do you know this.
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Old 10-02-2014, 09:09 AM
 
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Default Black Lab saves man's life against a Black Bear

"Hopes"

I had 2 labs (yellow and black) who regularly chased bear back into the state park and away from my house.
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Old 10-02-2014, 03:24 PM
 
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So you were there then? How do you know this.

The article indicates the bear immediately attacked the dog, which was probably the closest target.

The sad thing is that bears, including a female with cubs, were known to be in the area. Toby's owner took him into the woods without being prepared for a possible bear encounter.
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Old 10-02-2014, 09:33 PM
 
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So you were there then? How do you know this.
I "know" because I read the article. I assumed your read the article too since you're the one who posted it.
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Old 10-03-2014, 09:15 AM
 
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The article indicates the bear immediately attacked the dog, which was probably the closest target.

The sad thing is that bears, including a female with cubs, were known to be in the area. Toby's owner took him into the woods without being prepared for a possible bear encounter.
I agree.

Our hounds hunt black bear.

They are always in a pack.

One dog could out run a mad bear......but, not win a fight.
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