Aaron Gibbons, reportedly urged his daughters to run for safety while he put himself in front of the bear.
Relatives say the man put himself between his children and the bear, but was mauled and later died from his injuries. He was unarmed at the time of the attack
The victim’s uncle, Gordy Kidlapik tweeted-
My qangiaq died a hero today. The bear surprised him and his children, so he put himself between them and the bear to let them escape. The bear had no fear @churchillwild
— Gordy Kidlapik (@Irngutaq) July 4, 2018
Town of Arviat is waiting for his body. His family was brought back earlier. We have lost a young man @churchillwild pic.twitter.com/xJK4MtwjVc
— Gordy Kidlapik (@Irngutaq) July 4, 2018
-Window To News
