17-year-old manages to fight off GRIZZLY BEAR using repellent spray after the animal attacked.

A 17-year-old Montana boy is lucky to be alive after fighting off a grizzly bear when the animal attacked on Sunday. The teen was treated and released with minor injuries from the Madison Valley Medical Center in Ennis, Montana the same day. Wildlife officials say the attack happened around 2pm in Wolf Creek, an unincorporated region about 30 miles south of Ennis, where the teen and his family were staying in a rural cabin. The victim told wildlife personnel he was searching the woods for shed deer antlers when he heard a 'thump' behind him.

He turned around and saw the bear charging towards him.' The bear pushed him up against a tree and held him there momentarily' Montana's Fish, Wildlife & Parks department said in a statement released on Monday.' When the bear let go, the teen fell over and attempted to crawl between two trees and protect his head and vitals.' Fortunately, the 17-year-old had a can of bear repellent in his backpack, but before he could grab it, the animal pinned him face-down on the ground. Even though he was pinned, the teen was able to reach over his shoulder and retrieved the spray from his pack, spraying the bear, which made the animal flee. The teen was able to walk himself out of the woods and make radio contact with his family, who took him to the hospital before calling wildlife authorities.

'Based on the teen's description of the bear's behaviour, the animal was most likely a grizzly bear,' the state wildlife department said.' The bear's behaviour in this incident appears to be typical of surprise close encounters. [Montana's Fish, Wildlife & Parks Department] will continue to monitor the area, which is well within the occupied bear habitat.' Bear hunting season in Montana begins on April 15. The state wildlife department warned outdoor adventurers to be wary during the active season for bears in the spring, summer and fall months. Officials advised wilderness goers to carry and know how to use bear spray, travel in groups, avoid animal carcasses, and store food properly.' If you encounter a bear, never approach it. Back away slowly and leave the area,' officials said.

16-year-old girl is TASERED and dragged down stairs at school after teacher calls police over teen using her cellphone.

Distressing footage has emerged of two Chicago cops tasering a 16-year-old girl at her high school. Dnigma Howard claims she was wrestled to the floor and tasered while her father watched on helplessly following an argument with a teacher over using a cell phone in class at John Marshall Metropolitan High School, on Tuesday morning.

Russian belly dancer is jailed for a year for 'inciting debauchery' in Egypt.

A Russian belly dancer who was arrested after a video of her went viral has been sentenced to a year in an Egyptian jail for 'inciting debauchery'.Ekaterina Andreeva, who went by the stage name Johara, meaning Jewel, was sentenced at Giza Misdemeanours Court on Wednesday after authorities said she had been dancing without underwear on and working without a licence.

Marble steps 'climbed by Jesus' uncovered for the first time in 300 years.

A staircase claimed to have been climbed by Jesus before his crucifixion has been unveiled after 300 years hidden, in time for Easter. The 28 white marble steps were covered in protective walnut by Pope Innocent XIII in 1723. But the wood was removed yesterday for restoration and thousands of Catholics are now set to flock to the stairs, which they ascend on hands and knees to atone for sins. Restorer Paolo Violini, from the Vatican Museums, said: “We thought this opportunity was important.“No one had ever thought to be able to climb the marble stairs.“It was simply restoration work of the wood. The moment we saw what was underneath, the idea came to open them publicly.”Some Christians believe the Scala Sancta steps were climbed by Jesus before he was sentenced to death by Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem.

They are thought to have been taken to Rome in the fourth century AD, where they now lead to the Sancta Sanctorum chapel.According to Christian tradition, four spots of Christ’s blood stained the steps. Three are marked with ancient crosses.

The Dividends of Practicing Patience.

Patience is the ability to wait. If that sounds easy, then you’re fortunate. When you’re in a hurry, waiting can be especially frustrating. Unexpected wait time can feel as if the universe refuses to cooperate with your schedule, wasting resources you don’t have with hassles you don’t need. But patience teaches a valuable lesson: when circumstances are beyond your control, it’s time to shift your focus to what you can control.