TERRIFYING! Woman TRAPPED in Tree as HUGE Bear Tries to CLIMB!

Harrowing Ordeal: Woman Recounts Terrifying Bear Encounter in Blackwood National Park

BLACKWOOD NATIONAL PARK, CA – What began as a peaceful solo hike for local resident Sarah Jenkins quickly transformed into a terrifying fight for survival last Tuesday, when she found herself trapped high in a tree, relentlessly pursued by a massive black bear.

Jenkins, an experienced hiker, was enjoying the serene trails of Blackwood National Park, known for its dense forests and occasional wildlife sightings. “It was a beautiful afternoon,” Sarah recounted from her home, still visibly shaken. “I was just enjoying the quiet, listening to the birds, when I heard a rustling behind me.”

Before she could fully register the sound, a colossal black bear emerged from the undergrowth, about 30 feet away. “It was enormous, far bigger than any bear I’ve ever seen,” she described, her voice trembling. “It stood up on its hind legs for a second, and then it started lumbering towards me. There was no time to think, just to react.”

In a split second decision driven by pure adrenaline, Sarah spotted a sturdy oak tree nearby and scrambled up it with remarkable speed. “I just climbed as fast as my arms and legs could carry me, not even looking back until I was a good 15, 20 feet up.”

But her ascent wasn’t enough to deter the determined animal. To Sarah’s horror, the bear reached the base of the tree and, with surprising agility for its size, began to climb. “I could hear its heavy breathing, the scraping of its claws on the bark,” she recalled, reliving the nightmare. “It was remarkably fast. I just kept going higher, branches whipping past my face, looking for any foothold.”

The bear, showing incredible persistence, continued its ascent, its menacing growls echoing through the otherwise silent forest. Sarah found herself clinging precariously to the very top branches, the slender limbs swaying under her weight, offering little protection. Below her, the bear was now less than ten feet away, its dark eyes fixed on her.

“I honestly thought that was it,” Sarah confessed, tears welling in her eyes. “I could feel the tree shaking. I could see its snout, its teeth. I started screaming, just primal, desperate screams, hoping someone, anyone, would hear me.”

For what felt like an eternity, but was likely closer to fifteen agonizing minutes, Sarah remained trapped, watching the bear’s relentless attempts to reach her. It swiped at her feet, nudged the tree trunk, and even attempted to shake the branches she clung to. “Every growl, every crunch of its claws, filled me with a terror I can’t even describe,” she said.

Miraculously, after what seemed like an eternity, the bear suddenly stopped its ascent. It paused, sniffed the air, and then, to Sarah’s immense relief, slowly began to descend. Park officials later theorized that the bear might have been distracted by a distant sound, or simply decided the effort wasn’t worth the reward.

Once the bear was back on the ground, it lingered for a few more tense minutes, pacing at the base of the tree before eventually ambling back into the dense woods from which it came.

Sarah waited, trembling, for another half hour before cautiously descending. Her hands were raw, her clothes torn, but she was alive. She managed to make her way back to the trailhead, where she encountered another hiker who immediately called park rangers.

Rangers responded quickly, ensuring the area was clear and escorting a shaken Sarah to safety. “This was an incredibly rare and dangerous encounter,” stated Ranger Mark Thompson. “While black bear sightings are common, direct pursuit and climbing like this are highly unusual behaviors, often indicating a food-conditioned or habituated animal.”

Park officials have since placed warning signs in the area and are urging hikers to carry bear spray, make noise on trails, and know how to react in the event of an encounter. For Sarah Jenkins, the experience has left an indelible mark. “I’m grateful to be alive,” she said, “but it’ll be a long time before I’m back on those trails. That feeling of being utterly helpless, trapped… it’s something I’ll never forget.”