On October 5, 2003, amateur naturalist Timothy Treadwell and his girlfriend, Amie Huguenard, were killed by a brown bear in Katmai National Park, Alaska. Treadwell had spent 13 summers living in close proximity to grizzly bears, documenting his experiences and believing he had formed a unique bond with them that ensured his safety. The fatal attack occurred as the couple was preparing to depart at the end of the season. An aging bear, which Treadwell had nicknamed “The Grinch,” was identified as