Episode notes
Welcome back to Scary Bear Attacks! Today’s episode takes us to the nearly impenetrable hardwood forests of the Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada. The landscape here was shaped by untold eons of glacial activity leaving behind rolling landscapes, small cliffs and rich soils. Beavers bob along in the lakes and ponds as they chew branches to build their lodges. The dense forests of Sugar Maple, Hemlock and Yellow Birch hide moose and whitetail deer and the common predators of the area are wolves and black bear. It is this setting that today’s episode takes place.
In May, 1978, 18 year old Richard Rhindress and his 16 year old brother, William invited 12 year old George Halfkenny and his 14 year old brother Mark out for a great day on the lake fishing at Radiant Lake. The early summer sun bounced off the ripples confirming its name. ...