Alberta hunter killed by bear
Alberta hunter killed by bear
Globe and Mail Update
October 3, 2008 at 1:58 PM EDT
Calgary — An Alberta hunter whose remains were discovered earlier
this week was killed by a bear, the medical examiner's office concluded
today.
Robert Wagner, a 48-year-old experienced hunter, vanished earlier
this week southwest of Sundre in central Alberta.
The Didsbury man's body was discovered a few days later. The remains
showed signs of mauling by a bear either before or after death.
An autopsy concluded that a bear attack was the cause of death.
Alberta's fish and wildlife office said officials will attempt to
locate and identify the specific animal responsible.
Mr. Wagner's family thanked the RCMP, search and rescue units as well
as others who scoured the region looking for their loved one.
Response from Mike Kanook
THERE IS A GOD
Response from Eileen Fay
Dear Globe and Mail,
With reference to the Alberta man who was apparently killed by a bear
this week. While one sympathizes with the family for their loss of a
loved one, the man was, admittedly, a hunter. This means that he was
attempting to deprive some animal's family of their beloved member.
Simple logic reveals the similarity.
It is patently absurd and quite unjust that the fish and wildlife
authorities assured the public that they will attempt to locate and
identify the particular bear "responsible" for the act. Why do humans
think they should avenge themselves upon an animal who was merely
defending itself from a deadly attacker? If you come into my home trying
to kill me, I am justified in taking your life to protect myself. That
is neither more nor less than what the bear did (if indeed it was a
bear).
The double standard that many people apply to animals - assuming we
have the right to kill them, and then are outraged when a few humans are
killed instead - is an offense to both morality and intelligence.
Sincerely,
Eileen Fay
19 Jackson Hill Road
Saugerties, NY 12477 (U.S.)
845-246-4919
