Current Time 0:06
Duration 11:37
Remaining Time 11:31
Dedicated Wildlife Guardian Takes Nap with Four Orphaned Bears to Help Them Fall Asleep
Despite these animals weighing approximately 1,500 pounds each, certain individuals go above and beyond for their passion for wildlife. This devoted caretaker of untamed animals is willing to do anything to protect the four bears under his care, even if it means sleeping alongside them.
Jim Kowalczik has always had a passion for creatures and worked diligently to aid and protect them, particularly bears. As a result, Jim and his wife Susan founded The Orphaned Wildlife Facility in Otisville, New York, a rehabilitation center for orphaned bear offspring.
Since 1990, the couple has cared for an unusually high number of ailing bears. Jim had never before developed such a close relationship with a local animal as he has with his four favorite bears (two Kodiak bears and two Syrian brown bears).
Since their arrival at the Center nearly ten years ago, these four have developed a very strong and unique relationship with their caregiver.
Their relationship is so special that Jim sleeps with them in order to feel at ease. In a series of touching sequences, this kind individual is depicted snoozing alongside his four enormous companions.
As you might expect, Jim and his canine companions sleep next to one another but engage in a variety of enjoyable activities together. Everyone appears to enjoy frolicking in the snow.
