Don Vitto

2 months ago | outdoorlife.com | Jim Zumbo |Don Vitto

This story, “Attacked by a Grizzly,” appeared in the March 1983 issue of Outdoor Life. The grizzly bounded down the mountainside straight at me. Its head was low to the ground and it was growling all the way. By the time I realized the bear was corning it was only 10 yards away. I had only a second or two to defend myself. I instinctively grabbed for my .44 Magnum revolver on my belt, but it wasn’t there. A moment later, the grizzly was almost on top of me.