Cases of wild animal attacks on people. The most dangerous animal on the hunt Deaths of people from animals

On August 18, 2007, off the coast of Florida, an American student was attacked by a shark while swimming at night.

20-year-old Andrea Lynch and several other young men and women were swimming next to the boat when a two-meter shark suddenly swam underneath it. The monster sank its teeth into the girl's body, miraculously not breaking her ribs. For some time the shark shook the body clamped in its mouth until it released. By a happy coincidence, not a single vital organ was affected.

Doctors said Andrea could have died from blood loss from 17 wounds - teeth marks - if her friends had not stopped the bleeding with their shirts.

In total, the student received about 100 stitches...

“It was like a horror movie,” says Lynch. “I felt warm blood flowing throughout my body and collecting in puddles at the bottom of the boat. There was blood all over it. Either the shark didn’t like the taste of human flesh, or she thought I was too much.” bony. In any case, to her I was lunch. Thank God she didn’t bite me again.”

It is no secret that Arctic polar explorers constantly have to deal with polar bears and wolves. But if the animal is healthy and strong, it does not fit close to human habitation, and if it is weak, it may become interested in the stored food. Something similar happened at the end of June 2006 near a tiny coastal station. A polar explorer was attacked by a hungry bear while he was sleeping peacefully in a tent...

The beast tore the durable tarpaulin with one movement of its powerful paw, as a result of which the polar explorer was simply not ready for the meeting - the hungry predator, attacking from behind, seemed to have left no living space on the victim’s body...

An angry animal tore out a piece of meat from his leg... The doctors were simply at a loss when they saw this picture...

The bear tore off the polar explorer's scalp with one swing of his powerful paw...

Amazingly, in this fierce battle the polar explorer managed to get a gun and seriously wound the bear...

Fortunately, the wounded animal rushed out of the tent - if the bear had rushed in agony at its offender, neither one nor the other would have survived...

Why polar bear- an outwardly calm and good-natured inhabitant of the Arctic - attacked the man first, even zoologists could not explain. Usually polar bears, already accustomed to being close to people, try to avoid human habitation... And if they attack, it is only in defense. Alas, nature sometimes dictates its own laws...

At the Novosibirsk Zoo, a bear bit off a woman's hand. Zoo visitor, resident Samara region, most likely, she was trying to feed the animal... And this is the victim of a wild brown bear...

Bears are considered one of the most intelligent and intelligent animals, but at the same time the bear more dangerous than tigers or lions. He is characterized by explosions of seemingly causeless rage. It is very difficult to predict an outburst of anger in a brown predator, since its craniofacial muscles are not developed and the bear does not express any aggressive intentions before the attack.

What “mood” is the animal in, according to him? appearance almost impossible to understand...

In July 2006, the world-famous tamer was discharged from the Sklifosovsky Institute - two weeks earlier, Artur Bagdasarov was torn by a striped predator...

Two tigers fought in the arena during an evening performance, and the trainer was forced to intervene in the fight. As a result, the tiger attacked Bagdasarov, began to gnaw his hands and grabbed his head. To calm the predator, the circus keepers had to shoot several times in the air from special pistols that they have for such cases. After an unequal fight with his pets, the trainer's head suffered the most.

In April 2007, at Taiwan's Shou Shan Zoo, a sick crocodile bit off a veterinarian's hand when the doctor approached the reptile to administer a painkiller injection...

The veterinarian was immediately taken to the hospital, while employees tried to snatch the bloody trophy from the predator’s mouth...

The crocodile did not want to give up his bitten off hand...

Then the police had no choice but to shoot the reptile...

The hand was delivered on time, the victim underwent surgery, and it seems that the severed limb has successfully healed...

But for some, the encounter with a crocodile ended sadder... In May 2006, an alligator responsible for the death of a 28-year-old student was caught in South Florida. The three-meter reptile was caught not far from the crime scene - a few days after the body of a torn girl was found in a water canal. According to experts, the girl's death was instantaneous - due to shock and loss of blood. The killer crocodile was caught by employees of the protection society wildlife. During the autopsy, human remains were found in the reptile's stomach...

And in Uganda in 2005 they caught giant man-eating crocodile, which devoured more than 80 people over 20 years... Residents of the village of Luganga, which suffered the most from the actions of the monster, wanted to kill the immobilized reptile, but animal defenders loaded the crocodile and took it to an unknown direction...

In April this year in southern India, a mad elephant killed and maimed 25 people... The tragedy occurred during a religious festival in the city of Chettuva...

It is said that an elephant named Vinayan, who took part in the show, lost his temper after spectators started throwing pebbles at him... It is reported that the elephant could have seen his rival, with whom he had a bad relationship...

In any case, a person was injured - the elephant threw off and killed its driver... Then it began to run around the area after people and managed to wound 24 people until it calmed down...

Going on a hunt for a dangerous and large animal is an exciting activity exclusively for men. Having shot a hare or game, the hunter will also be happy, but on such a hunt you will not feel either struggle or confrontation with a strong opponent, when the hunter himself becomes the subject of animal hunting. On such a hunt, there is more than enough adrenaline, since danger lurks literally at every step, in contrast to the preparation of documents that are required if you need to purchase a visa to China, which you apply for by contacting a professional agency.

Boar is one of the most dangerous animals on the hunt

Brown bear

The most dangerous animal to hunt in the Russian Federation is considered Brown bear. More than a hundred hunters suffered from the clutches of this smart, strong, cunning and extremely vicious predator. For inexperienced hunters, a bear is the most dangerous animal, so you can’t go after it alone if you want to get your dose of adrenaline too. The danger posed by forest predator, this can lead to various injuries and even death.

Someone will object that in Ancient Rus' They hunted a bear alone, armed only with a spear, but in their quiet glory there was more bravado aimed at foreign tourists. Modern hunters consider this type of hunting to be suicide.
It is best to hunt a bear in a group of at least three people; the presence of an experienced huntsman is also extremely necessary for such a hunt. Those who ignored these rules, written in human blood, have every chance of paying for these mistakes with their lives.

A hunter should know almost everything about bear habits. Hibernation– this is a rather deep sleep of a powerful predator, but a bear can easily hear rustling sounds while in this state. The sound of a crunching branch easily becomes the reason for his awakening. And hunters who are completely unprepared for this will face the most terrible moments, during which they will have to seriously fight for their lives and health, fighting a mighty bear.

A wild boar

Not a little less dangerous for hunters is the wild boar, which also has enough power, strength and anger.
A wild boar weighs hundreds of kilos, has sharp fangs, the length of which can be 15 cm, and it is they that cause the death of hunters and their faithful assistants - hunting dogs. There have been cases when an already wounded wild animal attacked the hunter, using its fangs and front legs, in other words, it tramples its victim if it takes the hunter or dog by surprise.

Knowing about this wild boar habit, huntsmen first prepare special platforms at the intended hunting site. Remembering that the boar’s neck is massive and almost motionless, the animal will no longer be able to trample the hunter.
It must be remembered that the wild boar shows caution and sensitivity in everything. He is able to see the targets of his pursuers 150 m away, not ignoring even minor movements. Sensing danger, he changes the direction of his run with lightning speed. During feeding periods, the wild boar moves against the wind in order to sense the danger that threatens it in time.

The boar has powerful muscles on the chest, on the thick sides and on the nape, which make it practically invulnerable to small-caliber cartridges. A wounded boar completely forgets about caution and furiously rushes towards its offenders, i.e. to the hunter and his dog. At the moment the boar throws, the hunter must jump to the side in a split second, and the animal will run past, and the second time the boars will not attack.

Incredible facts

Many animals serve as a source of inspiration and admiration for us.

Their beauty is so impressive that sometimes we forget that they are wild animals and we could be their next meal.

21. Bears

Bears usually avoid people, but they are still dangerous and can easily kill a person. It is believed that about 10 people are killed by bears every year.

20. Sharks

Every year, sharks attack an average of 75 people. Of these, 10 cases are fatal. The most common species to attack are great white sharks and bull sharks.

19. Leopards

Although a complete database of leopard attacks does not exist, skirmishes between leopards and humans are quite common in India. For example, in one year leopards killed 15 people.

18. Horses

Horses generally do not have the intention of harming or killing people. However, while riding horses, accidents often occur, which claim the lives of several dozen people.

17. Cows

Cows seem to be fairly gentle creatures, but they can be very dangerous if provoked. Every year, several dozen people die, mostly from kicking.

Animals dangerous to humans

16. Ants

It's hard to believe, but about 30 people die from ants every year.

15. Bees

Despite their small size, bees can kill humans, mainly by causing an allergic reaction. More than 50 people are killed by bees every year, and this number is set to rise due to aggressive Africanized bees.

14. African lions

Humans are not usually part of a lion's diet, as they prefer animals with a lot of meat. However, it is known that lions can prey on people, and about 70 people are killed by lions every year.

13. Jellyfish

Many people know that jellyfish can sting painfully with their tentacles and many people die from this. For example, according to the Medical Journal of Australia, jellyfish cause death by 15-30 times more people than unprovoked shark attacks around the world.

12. Tigers

Tigers killed more people than any others big cats. According to some reports, tens to hundreds of people die from the paws of wild tigers, not including those living in captivity.

11. Deer

Deer antlers can be fatal to humans. However, most deaths caused by deer are not due to their antlers, but due to accidents on the road. Deer often cross the road and stop in the middle of the road, causing car collisions. About 120 people die every year because of deer.

10. Domestic dogs

Every year, several hundred people die from dog attacks. If provoked, domestic and stray dogs can be just as dangerous as wild animals. It is worth noting that the most aggressive actions on the part of dogs are the result of improper human behavior.

9. African buffalo

African buffalo are heavy animals that can weigh up to 1.5 tons, grow up to 1.7 meters, and length – 2.8 meters. These animals attack people with sharp horns, especially if they sense danger. According to statistics, they cause about 200 deaths per year.

The most dangerous animals in the world

8. Elephants

Large elephants can be very dangerous if provoked. The largest terrestrial animal can weigh up to 7000 kg and reach a height of 4 meters. Elephants kill about 500 people every year.

7. Crocodiles

Crocodiles are huge and very dangerous animals that are able to merge with environment and become deadly machines in the water. About 1000 -2500 people are killed every year by crocodiles.

6. Hippos

Considered the most dangerous animal in Africa, the hippopotamus appears to be a fairly peace-loving mammal, but can be quite violent when provoked. About 2,900 people are killed by hippos every year.

5. Scorpios

One of the oldest animals on earth, scorpions evolved from sea ​​creatures in dangerous terrestrial animals 340 million years ago. There are between 1,300 and 2,000 species of scorpions in the world, but only 25 of them contain venom dangerous enough to kill humans. However, between 1,000 and 5,000 people die from scorpions every year.

4. Snakes

If you are afraid of snakes, your fear is justified. Snakes kill an average of 50,000 people worldwide every year. Most deaths are caused by snakes that are frightened by the presence and actions of humans.

3. Tsetse flies

Tsetse flies spread sleeping sickness, which affects about 500,000 people, 80 percent of whom die.

2. Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are one of the smallest animals on this list, but among the deadliest. These insects carry fatal diseases, such as malaria and dengue fever, which kill between 660,000 and 1 million people a year.

1. People

While this is a rather predictable ending to this list, no one has ever been more successful at killing people than humans themselves.

This is one of the most popular types of large game animals. They organize noisy mass pens against him in the hope, after successful shots, not only to feast on fresh liver, but also to bring home at least a few kilograms of delicious fingerling meat. If permission has been obtained to hunt an adult wild boar and the funds allow you to shoot a cleaver with impressive fangs, then there is a chance to become the owner of a wonderful trophy. Unfortunately, in this case the meat is not very High Quality, although there is a lot of it.

On top of everything else, hunting a cautious, powerful animal is always emotional, and often dangerous - there is an abundance of adrenaline in the blood after it.

There is no need to describe the boar; everyone imagines its appearance and basic behavioral traits, comparing it with domesticated “relatives”. However, it is quite different from a fattened and “whitened” domestic pig. It is only worth mentioning that with his short legs he is “not a walker” deep snow, but its wedge-shaped body with its muzzle extended forward helps it pierce, like a battering ram, thickets of grasses, bushes, and even snowdrifts.

Nowadays it is very widespread, but it should be remembered that even in middle lane, not to mention more northern sections its habitat, the wild boar cannot survive the snowy winter without human help. Only thanks to constant feeding by hunting farm workers is it possible to maintain populations at an acceptable level of numbers. In especially difficult winters, emaciated young of the year almost grab the food brought to the feeding area from the hand of a huntsman they have known for a long time. So wild boar hunting is strictly regulated: each animal has its own “owner”, who spent some money on it. But experienced huntsmen know well that a poorly fed animal, if it does not die, will definitely go to a more generous neighbor. In the summer, the wild boar will always find shelter and food in almost any forest and even in swampy willows overgrown with reeds, sedges, and reeds. But still, in an anthropogenic landscape, he will prefer fields with agricultural crops: corn, potatoes, beets, oats.

All these circumstances determine the methods of hunting wild boar. Even if the hunter goes at him alone, then only with the knowledge and under the control of the huntsman. But most often they set up pens for the boar. An experienced pig leads a herd of wild boars - it is not so easy to drive him out to shooters. Moving away from the beaters, the animals walk quickly and carefully in the strongest places, stopping under the cover of writhing trees, brushwood, and thickets to sniff and listen. Clearings and other open places they slip through high speed. So it is rarely possible to shoot a standing boar during a driven hunt, and it is very difficult to hit a running boar with a bullet.

No wonder there is special exercise for shooters-hunters “running boar” to learn to shoot at a moving target. Therefore, although the pens may be short-lived, very often they end up in vain.

Even experienced shooters on driven hunts cannot always reliably bring down a boar with one or two shots. Moreover, it is permissible to shoot only youngsters with buckshot; for an adult boar, only a bullet is suitable. And not everyone can pierce the Kalkan or the skull of this “well-cut and tightly sewn” animal. Scientists know amazing cases the amazing survivability of wild boars, when the beast’s most terrible bullet wounds, including those on the skull, healed. It confirms known to hunters the truth that a wild boar must be shot with a reliable weapon and in place. In the instructions to the hunter they write:

“It is allowed to shoot wild boar and elk in the killing places (with a bullet) - in the neck and behind the shoulder blade, in the heart. You can shoot an oncoming boar head-on, bringing it closer to reduce aiming errors. But it’s better to still let the beast pass and shoot him halfway in the neck or heart. You cannot shoot at the head of an animal running or standing at a considerable distance, since there is very little chance of hitting an animal that is insignificant compared to overall size head and brain, and the more likely injury to the jaws during such shooting will not stop the beast and will lead to its slow death from exhaustion.”

Wild boar hunting from ambush, which is most often equipped on a tower, is becoming increasingly common. From above it is more convenient to target the desired animal among the rest, and it is more difficult for wild boars to smell a person. Experienced hunting organizers know where it is best to place a tower - hunting from it can be productive for a long time.

There are many stories among hunters about being saved in a tree from an angry, wounded cleaver, who very often attacks the offender. They wrote that V. Vysotsky also had to escape in this way. German hunters even make a weather vane for a hunting lodge in the form of a silhouette of a similar picture.

Usually everything ends well, but sometimes there are tragic cases. Here are the words of military doctor V. Kryzhov: “The boar, with its sharp fangs, broke the femur and tore the main vessels of the hunter, who did not have time to dodge. Death occurred from acute blood loss and traumatic shock.”

The footprint of a wild boar is similar to that of a moose, because both animals leave imprints on the move not only of the main pair of hooves, but also of the toes located above them - the “stepchildren”. True, a long-legged elk walks widely, while a wild boar takes small steps, and moreover, its footprint is generally smaller in size.

Fans of individual hunts prefer to hunt wild boars, mainly cleavers, from the approach. The wild boar is a very cautious and sensitive animal, but if you approach it at dusk or during the moonlight from the leeward side without unnecessary noise, you can even come within a few meters. Experienced Hunter he said that, approaching a feeding boar for an hour or more, taking off his shoes, wearing only woolen socks, he almost “stepped” on the animal - he even had to move a little back to make a full shot.

Among hunters there is a lot of talk and debate about the maximum size of old cleavers. You can often hear how someone “killed” a wild boar by 300 kilograms or more. When clarifying the details, you are convinced that the weight was determined by eye for lack of suitable scales. Such boars are not found often; in most cases, much smaller specimens are mistaken for giants.

Boars are omnivores; they literally plow abandoned fields in the forest, looking for the roots of dandelions and can just as diligently dig up earthworms. When one day the wolves, disturbed by the hunters, left the roe deer they had slaughtered uneaten, its remains were completely destroyed overnight by the winter-hungry wild boars. During warm, rainy winters, which are not uncommon in Lately, wild boars may be reluctant to feed by digging the rhizomes of reeds and other plants in the swamp.