As he recovers from extensive jaw and dental reconstruction surgery, Montana grizzly bear attack survivor Rudy Noorlander has no regrets surrounding his life-changing run-in with the beast.

Seven months ago, Rudy Noorlander received what he describes as the most disgusting “French kiss” ever — from a 10-foot-tall grizzly bear. This week, he reunited with the Utah care team who ...

Rudy Noorlander, right, speaks with member of his care team Dr. Richard Cannon, head and neck surgeon in otolaryngology at University of Utah Health, left, during a press conference discussing the ...

Rudy Noorlander after medical professionals reconstructed his jaw. He was attacked by a grizzly bear in September 2023. (Credit: Rudy Noorlander’s family via University of Utah Health) ...

Rudy Noorlander wrote down answers to questions during a press conference, sharing, “Only by the hands of God am I here” Megan Nielsen/The Deseret News via AP Rudy Noorlander gives two thumbs ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Rudy Noorlander waited to tell his story until he had his voice back.It’s been more than a year and a half since Noorlander was mauled by a grizzly bear in Montana. Earlier ...

Rudy Noorlander, a Montana resident who was mauled in a grizzly bear attack Sept. 8, 2023, was discharged from the University of Utah Hospital on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, after the five weeks it ...

Rudy Noorlander after medical professionals reconstructed his jaw. He was attacked by a grizzly bear in September 2023. (Credit: Rudy Noorlander’s family via University of Utah Health) ...

SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) — Rudy Noorlander waited to tell his story until he had his voice back. It’s been more than a year and a half since Noorlander was mauled by a grizzly bear in Montana ...