On September 6, a harrowing incident unfolded in the woods of western Wisconsin, where a 12-year-old boy named Owen Beierman became a hero in a life-or-death situation. Owen was hunting with his father, Ryan Beierman, near their cabin when a wounded black bear attacked Ryan, leaving him fighting for his life.

The day began as a typical hunting trip for the Beierman family. Ryan, 43, and Owen had been tracking the bear after Owen had successfully shot and wounded it from their tree stand near Siren, Wisconsin, approximately 90 miles northeast of Minneapolis. After waiting for about 20 minutes, they decided to search for the bear, bringing along a neighbor’s tracking dog to help locate it.

As they navigated through a thick thicket, they heard the dog yelp in panic.

Suddenly, Ryan stepped into a semi-clearing and spotted the bear just six feet away. In an instant, the bear charged, and chaos erupted. Ryan attempted to defend himself with his pistol, firing eight shots, but none found their mark. The bear quickly overpowered him, pinning him to the ground.

Ryan recounted the terrifying moments as he struggled against the bear’s immense strength.

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