Climber survives battle with grizzly bear after giving it ‘a few left jabs to the jaw’

A CLIMBER has been attacked by a bear and took to Facebook to share the result, saying “sorry if you’re squeamish”.

A grizzly looks for fish in Canada.

A BRITISH thrillseeker has had a close brush with nature — battling a grizzly bear.

Greg Boswell was tackling Mount Wilson in Alberta, Canada, when he had his run-in with the wild animal. Afterwards, he spent three hours scaling back down the mountainside, then a two-hour drive to get himself to hospital. Greg said on Facebook: “OK. Crazy news from Canada! I’m going to put it bluntly, but would just like to let everyone know I’m OK, just a little shook up and sore! “I got attacked by a grizzly bear last night and lived to tell the tale, and to make the three-hour descent and two-hour drive to the hospital. “All stitched up now and on the mend. It’s a long story and I can’t be bothered to write it down just now. So here is a pic of me at the hospital. Sorry if you a squeamish.” Greg, 24, posted images of his wounds on social media and even said he had to fight the grizzly off in order to escape. Responding to one comment, he said: “a few left jabs to the jaw and it f***** off”. Friends of the young Scot, who hails from Cupar, Fife, were quick to post messages of support. Misha Nepogodiev said: “Bloody hell, glad you’re OK. Puts the dangers of Scottish winter climbing in perspective (no bears for a start). At least you got some great stuff done before this. Hope you get back into it soon.” Meanwhile Joe Saunders joked: “I’m sure the bear is worst off than you camp! Good to know you’re OK”. This article was originally published on .