The biologist had to act fast. He stayed calm and grabbed the bear by the scruff of the neck. The bear was having trouble keeping its head above water, but Adam never gave up. Everyone held their breath as Adam dragged the nearly-400-pound bear twenty-five yards to land. After what seemed like an eternity, Adam made his way out of the water with the groggy bear. He suffered only one scratch from the bear and a cut foot from the barnacles. nce they reached the shore, other team members came to help the exhausted man and bear. The team was able to use a tractor bucket to transport the poor guy back to his home in Osceola National Forest. He looks much happier on land than he did in the water! This incredible man risked his life to save a dangerous animals when no one dared to act. He’s not only a legendary human being, but also a hero to one lucky bear.