On July 9, 1999, David Calnan rescued a young woman from a vicious bear attack at a Yukon River campground near Dawson City, Yukon. A landscape contractor, Mr. Calnan was working nearby when he heard a cry for help. He immediately rushed to the scene and began yelling at the animal and throwing sticks at it. Twice, the black bear thrust the woman aside and charged in his direction, each time returning to maul the victim and dragging her farther into the woods. Persisting in the face of so grave a threat, Mr. Calnan confronted the animal with a heavy log and beat it into releasing its grip once again, and retreating into the woods. With the bear circling in close proximity, he provided assistance to the severely injured woman until help arrived.