I don't know what's more impressive the man who saved the bear from drowning or the bear that saved the man from dying.

Heartwarming story! Animals are intelligent,and can be very caring and faithful.❤❤❤❤❤

Incredible, heart warming, compassionate, kindly, and special. Friends with unlikely connections is a real story to be told and appreciated. One good turn deserves another like an unlikely friendship in the forest.

The hiker who became injured while trekking through the woods, was quite fortunate that the former park ranger’s bear, Phelps, found him and alerted his human friend. I suspect we could all learn some valuable lessons from the wild creatures we share this planet with, if we are willing to have an open mind rely on our powers of observation. Amazing that Phelps exhibits such compassionate behavior towards both humans and others of his kind. Quite an extraordinary bear, to be sure!

@denisehenderson3349

9 ай бұрын

Love bears, after all they are teddy bears, definetly theyre misunderstood❤❤

Phelps is one special bear!!! ❤🐻

Beautiful story

@The_Crow78.

10 ай бұрын

Hunting any type of Animal should be banned. Trophy hunting should be forbidden.

@bjh1

10 ай бұрын

Big difference between a black bear and a Brown bear. Black bears will never attack you unless it is a Momma bear with her small Cubs, if you see small Cubs get out of the area. Brown bears are dangerous they will attack you.

@barbararaizen2997

8 ай бұрын

@@bjh1 i’ve heard black bears, and grizzly’s are the most dangerous. But I do believe it may have to do with geographical location. Maybe the black bears up north are not as used to humans?

I love this story! I encountered an opossum in the garage of my house. Greeted her then left dog food and water. I never saw her again. but the was gone each morning. After a couple of years, another-opossum appeared in our upstairs front porch. She was curious and didn’t care that our 3 dogs rushed over to inspect her. But she was on a long cabinet and couldn’t be reached by our dogs. Our 8 cats accepted her as family. She has stoped now, and as her lifespan was 2 to 4 years, she stopped coming last week. I believe that some animals understand that we can and do help hem. Forgive me for going on, but I miss Blossom’s furry face and nightly visits! 😂😢❤❤❤❤❤😊

@sully4019

11 ай бұрын

Thnx Bro, for sharing !!

@lisacarden1309

10 ай бұрын

❤🙏❤️

@judyhumphrey5079

10 ай бұрын

I love your story. I'd forgotten exactly the same. Animals are so precious. And I enjoyed your 'going on'. I do that too.🤭

@user-pf5iy6us3b

9 ай бұрын

Beautiful story! ❤ Animals usually don't forget positive interactions with humans and will respond kindly in turn with them. Kindness is kindness, love is love and animals recognize it and acknowledge it. Bless their souls! Fortunate for humans. humans.

What an amazing story. I've worked with a wildlife rehabilitator and worked with a breathtaking array of wild animals but Never a bear. What an experience both of the men in this story have had. Such a gift!

@sheilabuchanan8619

9 ай бұрын

What wild animals have you worked with?

@schnitzelschnizel9448

8 ай бұрын

A partial German Shepherd dog/wolf.

Very heartwarming story. 🤗

I live in an area with lots of bears, but you wouldn't know it. They are very shy and afraid of humans. I only know about them because I see their droppings everywhere when I'm working. Our local creek is called "Bear Creek" for a reason. There are also homeless people who camp out along the creek. Still bear attacks are unheard of. Every once in awhile a bear wanders into town and they have to tranquilize it an take it back into the woods. There is even a white "spirit bear" that lives in the area. A coworker of mine has a picture of it on his phone.

Animals that hunt for food don’t hate humans, it’s only their prey instincts that cause them to act hostile. Animals know when people are helping or rescuing them, and can become tame. They have even been known to lead lost hikers safely out of the woods. ❤🐻🐱

@LoriKasprzak-yk6nc

11 ай бұрын

Fiction.

@BambiDolll

10 ай бұрын

Awhhhh

@hklife5775

10 ай бұрын

In Arizona a man was killed by a bear and the bear started to eat him before the bear was killed.

@barbradigan6528

10 ай бұрын

Great story!

@DebbieTomkoSUNSHINE

10 ай бұрын

​@@hklife5775bears do that with prey. Don't become prey. Don't show aggression like smiling and showing your teeth. That's a threat to all animals. Learn the language of animals.

🌎❤️🕊😊 ❤ 🐻 I Love Your Story! Thank You So Much From The Bottom Of My Heart For Rescue , Take Care The Bear & The Babies Bears . 🌎❤️ We All Needs To Respect ,Savings & Helping All Wild Life Animals ,Babies, Lands,Seas & All Others Animals Stay Safe. 🌎❤️ In The Whole Worlds! 🌹 Thank You So Much From The Bottom Of My Heart! 😊 God Bless You & Your Family. Stay Safe! Be Kinds & Helps Each Others. Enjoy Your Life! Be Well!

Animals are understanding they know d difference between kind n cruel humans I really feel so glad that d man saved d bear from drowning n d bear saved this man

the bear was so thankful

Beautiful story!

Such a heartwarming and amazing story and experience. Neil is a superhero -- so much love and compassion. Phelps is exceptional. Thanks for sharing their story.

Now THAT is an incredible story!

Amazing story. Thank you👍

Joshua was one lucky guy to have a "friendly" bear approach him. they say a wild animal is not 100% tamed and can turn at any time. But its good he is still visiting Neil and Phelps on yearly visits

Bears are a blessing! GoD made them and Loves them‼️

Definitely, an inspirational story !!

Beautiful story. I am afraid of bears, but love animals.

@DebbieTomkoSUNSHINE

10 ай бұрын

Just don't let the bears know that...;-)

@Terri_Hugs

10 ай бұрын

I don't think anyone would want to be at the mercy of a bear! Lol

@vodaredhill1704

10 ай бұрын

Bears are OK it's my wife that terrifies me.

Black bears that get close to people know there is food nearby, or have predatory intentions. DO NOT assume this story constitutes normal bear behavior, or even accept that this could happen to anyone. No matter how close a person is to a bear, it is still a wild animal, and a powerful apex one at that. This story of Phelps is very unique, and heartwarming. What are the odds that Joshua would have had his injury take place at that time, in that place?!

@jerkyturkey007

11 ай бұрын

You are exactly right, in my opinion this whole story is a made up AI concoction that’s dangerously irresponsible, there are already far too many people out there who think nature is cute and all the animals want a big hug from us. Just look at how quickly this outlook goes south in the Yellowstone park with buffalo, or elk or several other species that people have no business going anywhere near them. Western culture hasn’t done its people any favors by idiot proofing every aspect of our life (walk, don’t walk signals) nature rarely gives second chances to people who make stupid choices.

@PaulsMom

10 ай бұрын

Dissagree

@jerkyturkey007

10 ай бұрын

@@PaulsMom pretty short response, would you care to elaborate on why you disagree?

@accesstotheredcarpet

10 ай бұрын

@@PaulsMom Why would you disagree that wild animal do not have pure instincts? You have no valid reason to disagree. 🙄🙄 It’s a simple zoological fact that a wild animal will operate as they are natural born predators that prey in the wild. It’s nature to them and requires respect in their natural habitat. Recently, a man was camping was having coffee at his fire pit got mauled by a bear! The bear showed up out of nowhere and ripped the man apart and died!

@andrewprofilet2541

10 ай бұрын

Thanks gramps

Outstanding and heart warming. Not all bears are tamed and friendly. Still best not to find one and hope for a bear hug.

How Beautiful this story is, lots of love 💕 for the Bear!🧸🐾

What a heart-warming & beautiful story. I've heard other stories & docos about living with bears or encountering bears. It seems that some are more gentle & trusting than others. I'd like to think so.

That is a very awesome story. I really enjoyed it, and we got to remember we are taken all wild life habit so we got to learn more about wild life

Thank you for this heartwarming story.

VERY TOUCHING STORY IT MAKES ME CRY VERY BEAUTIFUL STORY GOD BLESS THE BEAR AND GOD BLESS JOSHA

Great story, I love it!

I agree, what an amazing story... Animals are amazing! The bonds that we can also develop with animals, also pretty amazing!

Thank you for sharing that is amazing story GOD bless you for your kindness and beautiful heart❤️

Great story but theres 2 things wrong. Park Rangers (including retired) would never be allowed to build a cabin in the smokey mountain park. Possible he stayed in an existing cabin especially when still working. And theres no chance Rangers or fed gov would allow him to keep a human habituated black bear in the park with him.

What an incredile experience story. Thanks for sharing. As an outdoorsman, I am so pleased for you to have shared it with me.

I never knew they didn’t eat meat how wonderful to have an experience like that. It must have been hard to overcome his fear.

@heidimisfeldt5685

11 ай бұрын

If they have not found enough of their natural diet, just like people, they will try something else. Starving humans are known to eat some strange things when there's nothing else. Just look it up.

I absolutely love this story about how this young man overcame his fear of the bear's

That bear had been living with the former ranger. You can't compare this bear to the average bear. Any wild animal is unpredictable.

@rchandos

10 ай бұрын

Yes, "smarter than the average bear."

What an amazing friendship. X

Animals have an instinct to be a help to humans when possible

@KAL829

9 ай бұрын

And some idiots kill and abuse them.

I believe all of it. Animals will let us know when they need help no matter where they’re at land or water. And animals have helped a lot of people.

Lovely story. I too would go back ! Xx

I can bearly believe it.

Such a beautiful story.

I loved this story. Joshua wasted all that time stressed and shaking. Glad he goes back and visits all 4 of the 😊😊❤

Thank you for sharing heart a warming story 👍

What a beautiful story. Thank you. I will not ever forget this one.

Absolutely incredible if that had been a grizzly bear though it may have had a seriously different outcome.

Incredible, wonderful story. I hope it is true.

This Compassion is what Make's us Human. 💚💚💚💚💚💚

Beautiful story, thanks

Great Story Thank you.

That is incredible

Animals are have kindness if you treat them right . And love them

Heartwarming story.❤

I loved it! I don't care if it's true. We shouldn't judge any book by it's cover. And this heartwarming tale could very well be true. Orca's, dolphins, And other unexpected mammals can certainly surprise us with their intelligence and empathy.

I love this story! The kindness, care & respect demonstrated by Neal should be shown to all animals by humans who share this planet with them. I’ve had 3 close encounters with 2 black & 1 brown bear & never hurt . Given space & respect to be where they were produced good outcomes outcomes.😃 15:22 Respectfully, Marion W.

Amazing Story...

I love stories like this❤️❤️❤️

That was such a amazing story. I would love to see it as a movie. It was so touching. I also believe it would be a fantastic book, but would change the location so no one would coming to see for themselves and ruin the peace and love of this unique family. I have always believed in all animals feel if a human loves animals or not , therefore opening the door to a growing trust just like this story. Beautiful!!!!!!!!

What a touching story. I despise people who abuse ANY KIND OF ANIMAL OR BIRD. AND when I hear the horror stories of people who get their thrills off of hurting animals it breaks my heart. But here's a story that should be told more often instead of the all the horror stories of bears. He just looks like a bigger puppy dog. 😊

No one should hike alone, ever.

Fantastic story. I needed to hear something like this today. You cheered me up and made me smile.

Purrrrrrrrrescious!🤗

Oh that was a very very good story I love animals and yes we have to be cautious of them. But they can be helpful to if they're not in No threat. But he got lucky that day but it's sad to see people tranquilize a bear and then not watch where it goes they had god with them all that day the bear injured guy and the two cubs. I love this so much thank you for sharing

wow....this is too amazing

Sweet!!❤

Thank you for sharing this Amen 💜🌼🙏🏽

I think this was wonderful that a bear saved a person thanks to ranger who saved the bear from drowning

This is a very cool story.

Is story was heartwarming and beautiful.

@robertturner2426

10 ай бұрын

This story

Absolutely awesome!💖💖💖

That was a beautiful story thank you for sharing 🥰😊

God is so good God care for us and help us when we are in treble. amen

I believe wild animals deserve positive helping when in danger, just like we have in our lives!!!!

All I can say is wow, I guess not all bears are bad but I still don't trust one enough to approach it in the wild or try to befriend one.

Beautiful

Awesome story!👍🙏🙏🙏💖

GREAT SHARE!!!!!!!!

So sweet!

Beautiful story 😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

This is in a wonderful story. All animals Will rescue me others, after being Rescued by others.

WOW!!! AMAZING!!! GOD WORKS IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS!!! IM SO EXCITED THAT I WISH I COULD LIVE A SIMILAR STORY. BEARS 🐻 ARE BEAUTIFUL, AND AMAZING.

@Sturminfantrist

11 ай бұрын

You can , jump over the Fence i a Bear park/Zoo and you get a fantastic experience. Try it, you will enjoy it.

Such a lovely story

Well done

Animals are amazing! Men wear scents, such as colones, after shave and worst of all Mink Oil! Minks being a natural enemy to most animals! Bears and other wild and domestic animals react to different scents sometimes in an aggressive way, either thinking it's food or a hated enemy! And sometimes they have young in the area. Many animals try to avoid humans as a general rule.

@21stcenturyozman20

11 ай бұрын

I too try to avoid men who stink like the Avon Lady in a bus crash! Men should smell (and taste!) like men.

Amazing!

wow beautiful story

This would be a story I would like to narrate to my grand children . Very touching

Two years I was walking down a driveway in the pitch black at 3:00 in the morning and saw an outline of a big bush. I knew that there was no bush there and then I heard a guttural deep noise, I knew then that it was a bear not a bush lol. I slowly walked back the other way and it let me be, It was just warning me not to come closer. I had a 40-caliber pistol on me but never had to draw it.

Love this story.

Great story ❤👍👍

Sweet story ❤

An adult bear weighs around 800lbs, not 200 lbs. That's more the weight of 6ft. adult male. It was an interesting attempt at a fictional encounter and developed friendship between a beast and a human.

If humans pass territorial boundaries in bear country, they can expect challenges, especially from males. Females with cubs can go either way...run or fight.

Marvellous story

Thank you for sharing. I learned a lot and I appreciate it very much. 👋👋🌺🌺

THANKS MUCH , THAT WAS WONDERFUL ❤🙏

I believe Jesus gives animals to people that will be living alone and he know it is not good for man to be alone..

Animals...like humans are evolving

We are all God's creatures and should look after each other by showing respect and compassion. A wonderful story of two incredible beings.