Brown Bear Attack - Olga, Igor, and the Kamchatka Brown Bear

Brown Bear Attack - Olga, Igor, and the Kamchatka Brown Bear

Author: Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith | Daylight Media July 7, 2025 Duration: 1:17:21
Olga and her step-father Igor were out in the Kamchatkan wilderness when they inadvertently committed the cardinal sin of recreating safely in bear country. The ensuing tragedy was captured through what might just be the most horrifying phone call a mother has ever received. Watch here: https://youtu.be/iXNYUZNsif8 LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack with any purchase at http://drinklmnt.com/tooth Ollie: Take the online quiz and introduce Ollie to your pet. Visithttps://www.ollie.com/toothtoday for 60% off your first box of meals! #ToKnowThemIsToLoveThem Cornbread Hemp: Get 30% off at http://cornbreadhemp.com/tooth and use code TOOTH Wild Alaskan: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/TOOTH ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! ~~ Tooth & Claw is brought to you by QCODE. Support the show and get access to an extensive library of exclusive episodes like this by supporting the show on Patreon or joining the Grizzly Club on Apple Podcasts. For the latest updates on the show and all things wildlife, follow us at toothandclawpod.com and social:  Instagram: @ToothandClawPodcast Twitter: @ToothandClawPod Wes: @GrizKid Jeff: @jefe_larson Mike: @mikey3ds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever wondered what really goes through the mind of a grizzly during a confrontation, or how a seemingly docile animal can turn in an instant? Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks digs into the gripping, and often terrifying, reality of human-wildlife conflict. Hosted by wildlife biologist Wes Larson, who brings a deep understanding of animal behavior to each story, the podcast feels like a detailed debrief with friends. He’s regularly joined by his brother Jeff and their friend Mike, creating a dynamic where intense true stories are balanced with relatable conversation and unexpected moments of humor. Together, they meticulously dissect documented attacks, from mountain lion ambushes to unexpected oceanic encounters, explaining the science behind the animal’s actions without sensationalism. Tuning in, you’ll find yourself gaining a profound respect for the power and instincts of wildlife, alongside practical knowledge that could one day prove critical. It’s a unique blend of true crime suspense, natural science, and candid commentary that transforms each episode into a compelling lesson about our place in the natural world. This isn't just about the shock of the attack; it's about understanding the why, and learning how to navigate a world we share with tooth and claw.
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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks
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Fire Ant Attack - Joan Goes Skydiving [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:46
Hey everyone! Here's another subscriber episode we thought would be fun to release to the world at large to give everyone a little taste-test of what they can expect if they join either our Patreon or Apple Griz Club. In…
Bear 399 - Wes's Wildest Night with 399's Cubs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:41
In memory of Bear 399, Wes shares some of experiences working with her and her cubs, including one of the most intense nights of his life. ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! ~~ Tooth & Claw is brought to you by QCO…
Wolves & Werewolves - The Beast Within with Sammy Smart [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:18
Wes made sure to prepare another wild episode for guest host Sammy Smart's second appearance on Tooth & Claw. He details just how bloody things can get when humans channel their inner wolf, whether it's real or not. Chec…
Black Mamba Attack - Almost Certain Death [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:39
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Black and Brown Bear Attacks - Bearanoia in Alaska [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:10
In 1992, two Alaskan communities were shaken by two different encounters with bears that ended in tragedy. Wes sheds a a light on how things went wrong, and then goes over the best things to do should anyone find themsel…
Moose Attack - Balto, Togo, and the History of the Iditarod [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:42
Mike is finally allowed to take charge of a main episode as some sort of sick and twisted birthday present, and he decides to cover the true story behind the legendery sled dog serum run of 1925. He then gets into the ho…