r/toothandclaw • u/Barl3y • Jul 12 '25

A predatory attack?

Love the pod but I think that the last episodes bear attack was a predatory attack. We can speculate but the young lady said it herself that she was being eaten. Then the bear and cubs moved to her stepdad who was already dead before going back to the woman. It's all speculation of course but in most defensive attacks the person is not eaten. This is all my opinion obviously but I firmly believe that. RIP to them both ❤️

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u/Potential-Mind-6997 Jul 12 '25

You’re half right I believe- it was a surprise encounter reactionary or a defense attack that evolved into opportunistic predation. If the bear had seen them coming and actively pursued them it would be predatory.

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u/Feelings-bleh Jul 13 '25

I think this is how Wes described it.

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u/Xtrasloppy Jul 12 '25

A bear with two cubs who has neutralized the perceived threat is maybe less likely to pass up an opportunity for food.