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 2005-01-04 10:16 AM |
Veteran  276   manitoba, canada |  Subject: wolf attack!!Take a look at what this poor guy faced on his evening jog - saw this in the paper today: A Saskatoon man's evening jog became a struggle for his life in northern Saskatchewan when a timber wolf lunged at his head and sunk its teeth into his leg.With his adrenaline surging, Fred Desjarlais, 55, was able to fight off several attacks by the large predator before jumping on its back and wrestling it into submission long enough for a passing busload of co-workers to arrive and scare the beast away."I don't know what came over me or how I did it. All I know is I had his head and I wasn't letting go until someone came to help me," said Desjarlais.The wolf weighed "at least" 100 pounds and was taller than Desjarlais when it stood on its hind legs. He was recovering Monday at his Saskatoon home and suffering from bouts of post-traumatic stress that have stolen his sleep. |
| 2005-01-04 10:23 AM in reply to: #98524 |
Master 1597  Colorado | Subject: RE: wolf attack!! As someone recently reminded me...at least it wasn't during a race  Seriously though, wow. |
| 2005-01-04 11:09 AM in reply to: #98524 |
Pro 5153 Helena, MT | Subject: RE: wolf attack!! OMG, that's crazy! I wonder why the wolf attacked him (I don't know much about timber wolves, but most animals usually have a reason). Well, good for him for having such an AMAZING survival instinct! |
| 2005-01-04 12:18 PM in reply to: #98524 |
| Master 1384 Brooklyn, NY | Subject: RE: wolf attack!! Holy Moly! Glad he came out with all limbs intact. Sure hope he overcomes his stress. That can sure leave an emotional mark on one.  If you had an attachement included, I still don't know where it is but thanks for sharing the story. |
| 2005-01-04 1:04 PM in reply to: #98524 |
Master 2033 | Subject: RE: wolf attack!! While near the top of the food chain people are not always the TOP predator. My guess is that a dog of that size was a hungry male. We have a bit of a cougar problem where I live and they are not the least bit fritened of people either. Joggers out on trail runs have to be carefull, especially during winter when food is scarse. If you run in a area where other large predators are present it is wise to carry pepper spray. I bet some of you are glad you live in the city! |
| 2005-01-04 1:50 PM in reply to: #98524 |
| Master 1597 Colorado | Subject: RE: wolf attack!! This is why I no longer run with a backpack full of raw meat. You just never know... |
| 2005-01-04 7:56 PM in reply to: #98524 |
Master 1914 Finally north of the Mason-Dixon Line | Subject: RE: wolf attack!! Holy Cow... Thank goodness he survived... another reason for the treadmill in the winter - avoiding hungry wild animals. Cathleen |
| 2005-01-04 10:04 PM in reply to: #98581 |
Veteran 276 manitoba, canada | Subject: RE: wolf attack!! cobannero - 2005-01-04 12:18 PM Holy Moly! Glad he came out with all limbs intact. Sure hope he overcomes his stress. That can sure leave an emotional mark on one. If you had an attachement included, I still don't know where it is but thanks for sharing the story.I tried to put an attachment to the article, it was from some small paper in northern canada. but I couldn't, so I just did it the old fashioned way, cut and paste!! |
| 2005-01-05 1:19 AM in reply to: #98646 |
Extreme Veteran 354 Townsville | Subject: RE: wolf attack!! Stake - 2005-01-05 4:50 AM This is why I no longer run with a backpack full of raw meat. You just never know... and you should never run with a back pack full of carrots either.....those rabbits from the Goodies would just crush you in their stampede...... |
| 2005-01-05 9:41 AM in reply to: #98988 |
Not a Coach 11473 Media, PA | Subject: RE: wolf attack!! and you should never run with a back pack full of carrots either.....those rabbits from the Goodies would just crush you in their stampede...... And of course there's always the killer rabbit...the most foul, cruel, and bad-tempered rodent you ever set eyes on...I mean he's got huge, sharp-- he can leap about-- look at the bones! Edited by JohnnyKay 2005-01-05 9:42 AM |
| 2005-01-05 10:27 AM in reply to: #98524 |
Champion 6627 Rochester Hills, Michigan Gold member | Subject: RE: wolf attack!! Jackelopes have been known to take down cyclists, pickup trucks, convoy vehicles, whatever in search of peanut butter....mmmmm. Glad the guy's OK, could happen anywhere. Heard about a lot of attacks on x-country skiiers, lucky to have avoided it thus far.... |
| 2005-01-05 10:58 AM in reply to: #98524 |
Master 4101 Denver | Subject: RE: wolf attack!! Bart - running, being chased by vicious guard dogs Homer:"run faster!" - throws a steak to distract the dog. dog swallows it whole at full speed, keeps chasing Bart Homer:"Faster boy, its got the taste for meat now!" Glad the guys ok - it reminds me of the story about the woman attacked by a mtn lion in California last year who wasn't as lucky. Its easy to forget sometimes that we're part of nature too... |
| 2005-01-06 12:42 PM in reply to: #98524 |
Veteran 275 San Diego, CA | Subject: RE: wolf attack!! Glad the guy is O.K., but that is not as scary as the Chihuhua(sp) that lives on my medium run route....that little f*&^er is FAST and has a major attitude!!!!!! :-O |
| 2005-01-06 4:36 PM in reply to: #98988 |
Veteran 735 Norcal | Subject: RE: wolf attack!! OMG the Goodies! That takes me back more years that I care to remember! |
| 2005-01-06 5:51 PM in reply to: #98524 |
New user 149 Westchester County, NY | Subject: RE: wolf attack!! I'm glad that the guy is okay....something has got to be up with that wolf. Wither he was starving, or perhaps he was a, <gasp> werewolf. Betcha didn't consider that, huh? |
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