‘I Didn’t Want to Lose my Friend’

Young man saw his friend was in trouble and ran to his aid. It turned out that his buddy had been attacked by a bear, so it was not an easy task to stop the beast. But the brave man was determined not to lose heart.

Orrin Johnson, Kendell Harrison and Kendell Cummings attended Northwest College, Cody, Wyoming. The four college friends were also members of the Northwest College Wrestling Team, and enjoyed close friendship.

On Saturday, October 15, 20,22, they set out to hike up the South Fork looking for antlers in the Shoshone Forest.

The Northwest College Wrestling Team includes Kendell Cummings, Brady Lowry and others. Source: YouTube.com/ABC 7 Chicago | Source: YouTube.com/ABC 7 Chicago

Antler Search

Brady, who hails from Cedar City, Utah said it was getting late. However, before heading home, Brady and his friends broke into teams to look for antlers. Then, suddenly, he saw a large bear emerging from the willows.

Brady stated that he was worried about Cummings. Brady managed to get up the hill and locate mobile service, and called 911.

Brady stated that he called Cummings when he saw the bear approaching. The grizzly beast reportedly attacked the Utah man’s arm shortly afterward. But it didn’t last long.

Kendell Cummings, Brady Lowry Source: YouTube.com/ABC 7 Chicago | Source: YouTube.com/ABC 7 Chicago

Saving a Life

Brady said that Cummings was present shortly after the bear took hold of him. sprang into action,The bear was disoriented and Brady tried to distract it as best he could. Brady claimed that his friend, who was determined to distract the bear from its antics, kicked it, pulling at its hair with all of his might.

Cedar City resident claimed his friend had helped to defeat the bear. However, it turned around and chased Cummings. He tried to save his friend from being trampled by the bear. Cummings was elected DrawingA more brutal attackOn himself.

A Second Attack

Cummings, a Wyoming resident, claimed that the bear went off after attacking him. He then began calling for Brady. Surprised, he told the bear that he was still interested in him and charged at him again before disappearing.

At this point, the Wyoming resident stated that he had sustained numerous injuries to his head as well as to his body. His friend’s safety was the main thing on his mind. Brady stated that he was concerned for Cummings’ safety. Eventually, I was able to climb the hill and find mobile service.

Taken to Hospital

Brady eventually reunited himself with Harrison, Utah, and Jackson, Colorado. Cummings had been allegedly attacked twice by bears. The men found him together.

The four Northwest College wrestling champions They They remained together during the rescue efforts.Cumming was flown by air to Billings in Montana while Brady was transferred to a Wyoming hospital. He was eventually able to join Cummings at the Montana hospital.

Bold & Brave

Brady was seated next to Cummings at the hospital. said, “I’m just glad we have each other still.”

Brady sang his praises for his brave friend as he He believed that someone was watching out for him and his friends.

“When I was under that bear, I covered my head and curled up in a ball, and if it wanted to kill me, it could have killed me. There was someone looking out for me and Kendell.”

A true hero

Dallas Lowry was Brady’s dad and he went to Montana to visit Brady and his family. Cummings saved his son’s lives, he said. He also added:

“Kendell is a hero. Any normal person would have turned and ran, but these bonds that they build in college athletics lasts forever.”

Brady Lowry’s father Dallas Lowry shares his thoughts about the incident.Source: Youtube.com/NBC News | Source: youtube.com/NBC News

A strong connection

Brady could not stop thinking about what would have happened if Cummings hadn’t rushed to his rescue. According to the Utah man, He and his fellow wrestlers would be the best of friendsThey will be there for them all their lives.

Jim Zeigler is the students’ wrestle coach. He wasn’t surprised that the young men were helping one another because it was normal. They formed a strong bond during training.

Jim Zeigler, a wrestling coach, speaks out about the bonds he has made with his students while they train.Source: YouTube.com/NBC News | Source: YouTube.com/NBC News

Truly selfless

Cummings was asked about why he felt the need for his friend to be saved from the bear’s grasps. responded:

“I didn’t want to lose my friend. I could have run and potentially lost a friend, or get him off and save him.”

Brady thanked his buddy for saving him and said thatCummings would have saved him from dying on that mountain.Online fundraiserThis fund was established to cover the medical costs of injured students.

Nothing but gratitude

Brady’s father Dallas wrote an emotional Instagram post in which he thanked God for saving his son’s lives and Cummings. He wrote:

“I know God loves these boys and I believe He had a hand in protecting these heros. I’m grateful for the wrestling family and I’m proud to be a part of it. Thank you and thank the Lord. Kendall you rock (sic)!”

Messages of support

Many netizens were moved by the story of these college students and shared encouraging comments via social media.

“So the statement is true, ‘I’ll fight a bear for you!'”

— (@john.stewart.77312477) October 19, 2022

“This is what camaraderie is all about. In life or death situations like this true heros don’t think, they act.”

— (@/trevor.bowman.77) October 19, 2022

We pray God grants both wrestling buddies a quick recovery. They will always be strong in their hearts. Undoubtedly, “a friend in need is a friend indeed.”