Ford Truck Saves Man’s Life – From Hungry Polar Bear

Posted by Admin on March 2, 2009

This picture (and the ones after the jump) were captured during a deadly game of hide-and-seek between a hungry polar bear and an Alaskan man who stumbled into its path.

The bear — the only species known to actively hunt humans — stalked the man as he left his job as a surveyor in Barrow, the northernmost town in Alaska.

At first, he tried to hide behind the truck until, sensing his presence, the bear dived across the hood and pursued the man in circles around his locked Ford. Unable to unlock the doors quickly enough to evade his pursuer, the man gambled that the GM pickup parked a few feet over was unlocked. As he reached it the bear caught up and mauled the man, leaving over 100 deep claw marks in his back and head. Somehow, the man escaped, crawling through the unlocked door of the GM just in time.

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Smart ForTwo Gang Banged – 1st by 5 Ton Delivery Truck, Then By Van

Posted by Admin on May 21, 2008

AutoAlerts Reader Jonah has sent us this story of the ultimate expression of Smart ForTwo v. US North American roads. While the Smart ForTwo was peacefully sitting at an intersection, it got a bit of a surprise in the back end — a very large truck was interested in occupying the same space at the same time as his Smart ForTwo.

The Smart was hit from behind by a 5 ton delivery truck which served him like a tennis ball across the intersection to a cube van! Amazingly, the Smart ForTwo driver walked away with only minor abrasions from the airbags, and was quoted this morning as saying that he’s “just a little achy”.

Is a Smart Car safe? You can judge for yourself, but I think it faired pretty damn well seeing as the front windshield didn’t even break.

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