What would you do if you saw a black bear in the water? The mere thought of it is enough to make one shudder with fear. But what if you found out that the bear was drowning? Would you have the courage to save it?
In a heart-stopping video that has taken the internet by storm, a team of wildlife officers from Florida can be seen rescuing a black bear struggling in the water. The team had received a report about a bear roaming around the area and ending up in the water.
The officers quickly rushed to the scene and prepared the tranquilizer for the operation. However, upon firing the tranquilizer, the bear started to panic and ran away from the group. The rescue team was able to shoot the dart properly, but the black bear was quick enough to get away.
The bear was scared and didn’t know what was happening, so it ran towards the ocean to escape them. The bear started to swim, but the medication had already started to set in. Knowing the black bear could drown, biologist Adam Warwick acted out of instinct.
Adam jumped into the water and swam toward the black bear. He did what he knew would help the poor bear, even though it meant he would also be at risk. Warwick did not think twice when it came to rescuing the poor bear. As he tried to reach out to save the black bear, the bear pounced on him.
Good thing the sedative had already started to put him to sleep. Adam arrived at just the right time, as the bear could no longer swim. The biologist swam towards the shore while carrying the almost 400-pound bear.
Despite the attempted attack while trying to rescue the bear, Adam only suffered from minor scratches. The bear was fully asleep when the two reached the shoreline. It could be that the bear was both exhausted and drugged from the tranquilizer.
Sightings of black bears have been increasing for the past few years. They are usually wary of the presence of people, and the presence of possible food sources attracts them to return to certain areas. Proper management of food and garbage are key to the harmonious coexistence of both human and bears.
This heroic act by Adam is a testament to the power of instinct and compassion. His bravery and quick thinking saved the life of this majestic creature. To witness this incredible rescue mission, watch the video below.
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