Daniel Crag traveled from San Diego to Glacier National Park in Montana in May 2026 for an adventure exploring the natural landscape. Things took a dramatic and unexpected turn on May 28 when Daniel noticed a Grizzly cub beside him. He quickly realized that the cub wasn’t alone.
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“At that point, I did what they kind of teach or train you to do: just alert the bear so you don’t startle. You make them aware,” he told CBS 8. “So, I did that. ‘Hey bear! Hey bear! And it kind of had its nose in the snow, maybe smelling something, and looked up at me. And as soon as we looked at each other, it charged at me.”
Daniel Crag Miraculously Survived
Daniel Crag shared terrifying details from the attack with the news outlet.
“I just kind of thought ‘this is it.’ It bit down on my arm, dragged me maybe 20 feet,” he recalled. “I kind of flipped, landed on my backside, opened my eyes, and the bear had continued running down the mountain.”
He explained that the grizzly bear crushed the bones in his arms that required surgery and left him with some pretty high bills. But Daniel said he’s not going to stop his outdoor adventures just because of a little bear attack.
“It’s part of who I am,” he told CBS 8. “It’s not gonna stop me.”
Daniel Crag created a fundraiser to help offset his medical bills, and he’s raised more than $52,000. He let donors know how grateful he is for their support.
“Your kindness and expertise saved my life, and I am thankful beyond words. If you are able to support my fundraiser, your generosity will help me move forward and heal. Thank you for being part of my journey,” he wrote. “All proceeds exceeding medical related expenses will be donated to the National Park Service.”
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