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Bill Clemons
Saturday, Debbie Whitton was attacked by a bear in her backyard. While not impossible, the occurrence of black bear attacks in Tarrant County are extremely rare. According to reliable sources, Mrs. Whitton, thinking her husband was grabbing her in an affectionate bear hug from behind, twisted to return the embrace. The poor, startled bear reacted like any average bear would and grabbed Deb’s arm, almost dislodging it as she, realizing it wasn’t Jim at all, tried to escape. Debbie ran inside while Jim watched Olympics replays and yelled, “Honey, a bear just attacked me.”
Jim said, “Is the bear hurt? We don’t want to be held liable.”
In knee-buckling pain, Debbie screamed, “No, I’m hurt!”
Quick-minded Jim put some ice on Debbie’s shoulder and said, “Hold that there and I’ll take you to the emergency room.”
Jim found the emergency entrance on his first try which almost no one in a hurry ever does, and soon a doctor was at Debbie’s side.
While searching for the most sensitive spot in Debbie’s dislocated shoulder, the doctor asked,” Does that hurt?”
With her good arm, Debbie slapped him and answered, “What do you think? Does that?”
Debbie was released today to start an extensive rehabilitation period. Please keep her in your thoughts and drop her a card or message.
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