Shannon, that was a very interesting article.. thanks for posting this. I agree with a lot of this overview - how complex a person Timothy Treadwell was.
He was not the hero or saviour that he imagined himself.. but his love and passion for these bears was certainly very real, and the fact that he was able to get so close, interact with them as he did, and ward off death at their hands for 13 summers is mysterious and awe-inspiring.
Those who court danger with death-defying endeavours know full well the risks, as he did. He certainly made many references to this.
I just got the feeling that he really didnt think it "would" happen. Not to him.
For every one who perishes in such a manner, taking risks that go beyond the norm.. one cant help but think..."Why didnt you quit while you were ahead?":sad:
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