Bear Attack Victim Had “Tender Heart” Says Friends, Family, Bear

Sam Ives, of Pleasant Grove, died Sunday night after a black bear dragged him from his tent in American Fork Canyon. Wildlife authorities say it’s the first fatal bear attack in recorded Utah history.

“He had a pretty tender heart, even though he had big muscles,” said Joseph Allen, 12, who called himself Sam’s best friend.

[Obviously the bear could bench more]

Full story @ Salt Lake Tribune