Oh my God!!! I guided for a season up on the Alagnak in AK., and lived in AK. for several years. We had bears in the 1000-1500 lb range all over the place in the Katmai/King Salmon area. I went through more addrenaline in that season than I will go through the rest of my life. I encountered griz in the 1000-1200 lb range within 6 feet of my position at Brooks. My hearts pounding again after seeing that pic!

Take into account that a griz' heart beats once every four seconds, and they can run when charging at about 30 MPH (44 feet per second) means if you miss a vital he'll most likely take you out. With a paw a foot wide and claws 6 inches deep you'll come out like sliced cheese. WOW! That is some picture!!!