When Jeremy Evans embarked on a sheep hunting trip in 2018, he had no idea he was stepping into a real-life horror story. Just hours after saying goodbye to his wife, the 39-year-old Canadian found himself battling for survival against a ferocious grizzly bear that would leave him forever changed.

Jeremy was full of excitement as he ventured into the breathtaking Alberta Rockies. The majestic mountains, sprawling valleys, and the thrill of the hunt beckoned him. But the tranquility of nature quickly turned into a nightmare. Within moments of arriving, Jeremy saw a bear cub and instinctively wondered where its mother might be. Little did he know, that mother was already stalking him.

In the blink of an eye, a massive 350-pound grizzly charged at him, and before he could even reach for his rifle, Jeremy was in a desperate fight for his life. He instinctively punched the bear and swung his backpack at it, managing to momentarily push it away. But this was just the beginning of his harrowing ordeal.

Despite his fierce attempts to fend off the predator, the bear returned with a vengeance, seizing Jeremy and inflicting catastrophic injuries. "It was like a dog gnawing on a bone," he reflected, vividly recounting the horrifying moment the bear tore off the left side of his face in one swift motion. His left eye hung from its socket, and he could feel the jagged edges of his shattered skull.

In a moment of sheer despair, Jeremy thought about ending his own life. He loaded his rifle, pointed it at his head, and pulled the trigger — but it misfired. This strange twist of fate sparked a flicker of hope in him. Instead of giving in to the abyss, he chose to fight for his life.

After the bear fled, Jeremy was left bloodied and mutilated. He staggered through the wilderness, determined to find help, but disaster struck again. He fell 200 feet down a rocky creek, further compounding his injuries. In a gripping moment of despair, he pulled out his phone to record a final goodbye, shuffling through music as he waited to die. Ironically, the cheerful tune of "Baby Shark," a song meant for his young daughter, began to play—reminding him of home and giving him the strength to continue.

With sheer willpower, Jeremy crawled into a deserted campsite, leaving behind a haunting farewell note to his wife, Joyce. After consuming a can of Spam and some juice, he forced himself to walk back to his vehicle, driving 22 kilometers to the nearest resort for help.

His survival was nothing short of miraculous. Jeremy underwent two extensive surgeries lasting up to 13 hours each and a total of five major surgeries, racking up an astounding 1,000 sutures and staples. Although he survived the physical trauma, the psychological scars were just as profound. He struggled with PTSD and underwent years of therapy to cope with his trauma, facing triggers from the sounds of ice cracking or even the scent of blood.

Despite everything, Jeremy has returned to his passion for hunting, and he’s transformed his story into hope. He now travels as a motivational speaker and has penned a memoir titled "Mauled" to share his experiences. In his journey to help others, Jeremy aims to raise $5 million for research into PTSD, showing that even in the face of unimaginable adversity, the human spirit can triumph.