'Life Below Zero' Producer Susan Worries Fans After Bear Attack

Life Below Zero star Susan Aikens has captivated many viewers by documenting her survival in Alaska. She’s also the show’s producer. But some of her most fascinating works were filming herself battling the dangers of the Alaskan snow. Her resilience and strong personality made her one of the best cast members of the show. However, some fans on social media worry about the unusual changes in her behavior. Keep reading to see the discussion.

Life Below Zero: What Happened To Susan Aikens?

In 2007, Susan was attacked by a grizzly bear while she was at the Kavik River, Alaska. The Life Below Zero star was out to get water. She had already seen the bear before, but she wasn’t expecting it to charge her. She had a rifle during the incident, but she had to set it aside while she was working on a pump near the river.

Susan Aikens From Life Below Zero, Sourced From @sueaikens Instagram

Unfortunately, the bear came out and pushed her to the ground. She acted quickly and played dead. It was a very dangerous move, but it worked out for Susan. During an interview, Susan said that the bear was seemingly telling her, “I’m going to kick your butt unless you give it to me willingly” but the bear lost motivation after it saw her looking so weak.

Susan Worries Fans After Bear Attack

Some Life Below Zero fans on social media discussed the concerning behavior of Susan Aikens. According to the poster, they’ve noticed how she’s now pushing for independence more than ever today. She refers to herself as “pork chop” and she advocates that once humans are armed with rifles and pistols, they become the predators. Some said that the bear attack may have left a huge trauma on Susan, and it made her realize that everyone should always carry guns. Despite her disturbing ways, some still commend how she’s inspiring others to become strong independent people.

Susan Aikens From Life Below Zero, Sourced From Reddit

“She was also attacked by a bear and severely injured, couldn’t get in touch with anyone and laid in bed for days before a pilot landed to check in on her. I think about that attack every time she mentions the danger out there and I’m sure it’s not far from her mind, either.”
“Humans still have to sleep and can also be caught off guard when working. Even if you have a gun nearby, you’re busy and distracted. My wife hates sue but I love her and her independence.”
“I assumed that’s because to some animals, she IS only a pork chop lol. But also, if you make the wrong choices around certain animals, you could end up one too lol.”
“She is so resourceful. She has so much ingenuity. I’m amazed at all her skills. She does electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, heavy machine operating, air traffic control, runway maintenance, cooking, sewing, etc. She lives so long in complete isolation, but still has great relationships with people. I’m so impressed.”

Life Below Zero: What Is Susan Aikens Up To Today?

Susan Aikens continues to document her extreme life in Alaska. Recently, the Life Below Zero star shared a glimpse of the Kavik Ground blizzard. There was almost zero visibility from the blizzard. She also likes to share clips and pictures of her pets. One of them is an Arctic fox who likes to help her hunt birds. She has been proud of the work she has done in the show and even celebrated the 10th anniversary of the promo clip showing her face.