My very good friend got Mauled to Death last night.

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Dan was an extremely experienced Alaska Outdoorsman, highly successful hunter and fisherman. A true high quality first class friend and pleasure to have spent twenty plus years enjoying his company. I'll add to this post over the next few days. I have had many friends and fellow guides mauled over the last 50 plus years in Alaska.

I hope to put forward some simple and basic truth about bear encounters. The good, the bad, the ugly, and the sometimes funny.
 
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SteveCNJ

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I'm very sorry for your loss. My condolences go out to you. What a crappy way to go. RIP

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I caught that someplace on one of these sites. That's too bad and prayers for his family and friends which includes you. Sorry for this loss.
 

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That is terrible. I hope it was quick and that he did not suffer. May he rest in peace.
 
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Read the quick write up on it, sounds like an all out terrible scenario. Heart goes out to you and the family. Has to be a tuff situation. Prayers for those affected. Only good thing is he was out doing what he enjoyed I'm assuming. Hopefully it was quick.
 
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Very sad news. Strength and positive energy to his family and friends during this time.

This might not be the time or place, and if so, I apologize. But, I personally would rather go that way, than from some form of insidious cancer or shot by some thug during a robbery. As Billy Goat said, hopefully it was quick.
 
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Sorry for your loss. I appreciate you taking the time to fill us in on details and bear encounters. I hope you can find some healing in that process. Blessings.
 
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