So the bear dragged the other guy 400 yards? Or he made it that far after the bear left off mauling him?

I take it this was bow season, could those guy have legally brung a rifle or shotgun with them?

Young father of five, seems like a standup guy. What a tragedy!

"...if the gentlemen of Virginia shall send us a dozen of their sons, we would take great care in their education, instruct them in all we know, and make men of them." Canasatego 1744