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
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