The Historic Grizzly

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Adams was forced, at the risk of life and limb, to pass a heavy chain through the steel bars of the cage, then into the trap. After a day of trying, Adams finally got the chain around the bear's head. Then with the oxen pulling mightily on the chain and the men "burning, punching and pulling" finally forced the furiously battling bear into the steel cage. Only after Adams was assured that he'd be able to get the berserk grizzly out alive did he name the bear Samson, alluding to the strong man of biblical times. 
Grizzly Adams had proven his bravery with wild animals, but even he knew his limits with Samson. He was eventually able to display the huge bear, but always with a heavy chain fastened around his neck. Regardless, visitors took one look at the menacing stare of the enormous bear and gave him a wide birth. Reply