Johan Otter
Physiotherapist and avid hiker who survived a 2005 grizzly bear mauling in Glacier National Park and recounts the harrowing incident and recovery.
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Apr 8, 2026 • 49min
Battle on Mount Grinnell: Hiker’s Paradise
Johan Otter, a physiotherapist and avid hiker who survived a 2005 grizzly mauling, recounts a terrifying Glacier Park encounter. He describes the narrow ledge, the sudden bear attack, the desperate fight and fall, the rescue and long medical recovery. Short, tense scenes chart the hike, the struggle to protect his daughter, and the return to the trail.
