Historical Events tagged with "grizzly bear"

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Hugh Glass Mauled by Grizzly Bear

August 25th, 1823 201 years ago

Hugh Glass, an American fur trapper, was severely injured after being attacked by a grizzly bear while on an expedition in South Dakota. The encounter occurred when Glass stumbled upon a mother bear and her cubs, leading to a dramatic confrontation. Left for dead by his expedition team, Glass would later embark on an extraordinary journey for survival across the wilderness.

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