He Refused To Watch This Bear Drown, So He Went In After It
June 15, 2014
A 400 pound black bear wandered into a residential neighborhood in Florida. Wildlife officers had to sedate the bear to safely relocate him, and that's when things began to go horribly wrong.
Becky Bickerstaff, Adam Warwick / The Nature Conservancy
The tranquilizer dart sent the bear into a panic and he ran towards the ocean, evading officers.
Becky Bickerstaff, Adam Warwick / The Nature Conservancy
As he swam further and further out into the Gulf, he became drowsy and started to drown.
Becky Bickerstaff, Adam Warwick / The Nature Conservancy
But Adam Warwick, a biologist with the Wildlife Commission, wasn't about to let that happen.
Becky Bickerstaff, Adam Warwick / The Nature Conservancy
Adam went in after the bear to stop him from going under...
Becky Bickerstaff, Adam Warwick / The Nature Conservancy
"It was a spur of the moment decision. I had a lot of adrenaline pumping when I saw the bear in the water."
Becky Bickerstaff, Adam Warwick / The Nature Conservancy
He knew the risk considering the bear was scared and could have easily became aggressive to defend itself.
Becky Bickerstaff, Adam Warwick / The Nature Conservancy
But the bear seemed to know it was in good hands.
Becky Bickerstaff, Adam Warwick / The Nature Conservancy
Adam's determination finally got the bear back into shallow water.
Becky Bickerstaff, Adam Warwick / The Nature Conservancy
And suffered only a scratch from the brave rescue.
Becky Bickerstaff, Adam Warwick / The Nature Conservancy
Once they reached the shore, other team members came to help.
Becky Bickerstaff, Adam Warwick / The Nature Conservancy
The team was able to use a tractor bucket to transport the poor guy back to his home in Osceola National Forest.
Becky Bickerstaff, Adam Warwick / The Nature Conservancy
Adam rode with him back home...
Becky Bickerstaff, Adam Warwick / The Nature Conservancy
Where he is safe and happy again.
Becky Bickerstaff, Adam Warwick / The Nature Conservancy
Via Distractify
Click Here For The Most Popular On Sunny Skyz
Couple Rescues Prairie Dog From Their Dog's Mouth, Then Decides To Adopt It
Parents Secretly Build Disney-Themed Backyard While Kids Sleep
Soaked, Scared, And Alone - Baby Raccoon Melts Hearts After Rescue
The Grade That Saved A Life: A Professor's Unforgettable Act Of Kindness
Hummingbirds Are Nesting On String Lights - And People Are Sharing The Cutest Photos
Stunning Footage Captures Moment Mount Lewotobi Erupts, Sending Ash Nearly 7 Miles High
Couple Rescues Prairie Dog From Their Dog's Mouth, Then Decides To Adopt It
Texas Man Reads $700 Electric Bill Like It's A Faulkner Novel
Kids Sing Grizzly Bear Song To Real Grizzly Bears — And They Respond!
'If Not Friend, Why Friend-Shaped?': Bear's BIG Stretch Sparks Hilarious Reactions
Tens Of Thousands Of Bees Discovered In Bedroom Wall
