Playing Dead...

Yesterday was an interesting day. It was one of those days where we had a great line up of news and then a bunch of breaking news tore into our rundowns. We did get in one story that I found fascinating.

Playing dead literally saved the life of a 14 year old boy scout. He was at a scout camp in Pennsylvania in Hickory Run State Park. The bear broke into the tent where the boy was sleeping. Remembering his boy scout training, the young boy pretended to be "dead." Talk about courage! The boy is nursing a leg bite and some nasty bruises.

His buddies also get some credit in saving his life! Those quick-thinking scouts banged pans and turned on lights to drive-away the bear. You can bet they've ALL earned themselves a new scout badge. Click here to watch the video from our promo.

As you view the video, you'll see the injuries the boy sustained and realize how fortunate he was!

You'll also see video from the promo we've been airing Tuesday afternoon. The station has been running a contest with the Redskins. The current prize is an autographed jersey from Chris Cooley. The winner will be announced during our 5pm newscast.