134 Tyler & Chris Johnson – Alaska Bear Attack While hunting in Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula in August, Tyler Johnson and his father were suddenly charged by a large brown bear. Despite being seriously injured and accidently shot through the leg, the seasoned outdoorsman calmly filmed a video documenting the attack while waiting for rescue. Tyler and his dad join us to share their harrowing story.Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line PodcastDon Noyes ChevroletNorth American Game Warden MuseumSovereign Sportsman Solutions“A Cowboy in the Woods” BookHunt of a LifetimeMaine's Operation Game ThiefWildlife Heritage Foundation of NHInternational Wildlife CrimestoppersHere’s what we discuss:Tyler’s dad Chris is a previous Warden’s Watch guestA father and son trip ahead of a planned move to TexasWorking through dense brush, the pair emerge into tall grass Chris hears a guttural growlAt the last moment, the bear pivots toward TylerTyler races to unholster his sidearmIn seconds, the bear is on himAt some point, he accidentally shoots his left leg“Oh… it has a collar.”Both men fire at the animalImmediate triageTyler’s boot is filling with bloodChris applies a tourniquet to stop the bleedingTyler calmly documents the aftermathFifteen secondsPreparing the helicopter landing zoneRescue is almost two hours awayAirlifted to Anchorage“Wow, this is beautiful. My leg hurts.”A gunshot wound on one leg, a large gash on the otherChris’ training had kicked in immediatelyTyler had saved his father in a previous medical emergency“Now we’re even.”Remained in Alaska for treatmentTakeaways: Always bring a trauma kitTwenty-four rounds were fired A small cub is found at the scene the next dayThe Garmin InReach was integral to rescue“Gunshot victim, bear mauling... and then the hospital staff just got me.”CreditsHosts: Wayne Saunders and John NoresProducer: Jay AmmannWarden’s Watch logo & Design: Ashley HannettResearch / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRochesSubscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazonGoogleWaypointStitcherTuneInMegaphoneFind More Here:WebsiteWarden’s Watch / TGL StoreFacebookFacebook Fan PageInstagramThreadsYouTubeRSSLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices