Hickory Creek, UK – Authorities are investigating a harrowing incident that occurred earlier today in the dense woodlands surrounding Hickory Creek. A local hiker, identified as 32-year-old Mark Jenkins of Oakhaven, is recovering after being dragged through the undergrowth by what witnesses describe as two “extremely aggressive” bears. Initial reports indicate the bears, believed to be the notorious subjects of the recent, and increasingly unsettling, independent film *Blood and Honey*, are responsible for the ordeal.

Jenkins was reportedly on a solo hike, deviating from the established trail near Blackwood Forest, when he encountered the animals. According to Jenkins’s statement to local police, he was approached by a large, black bear, followed closely by a smaller, equally menacing bear. “It was…it was just relentless,” Jenkins recounted, visibly shaken. “They just grabbed me. I was yelling, but they didn’t seem to care. They were pulling me deeper and deeper into the trees.”

The bears, described by multiple witnesses as exhibiting a disturbing lack of fear and an unusually coordinated attack, reportedly dragged Jenkins approximately half a mile before releasing him near a small stream. He sustained minor abrasions and a significant dose of psychological trauma.

“They were…just *hungry*,” said Sarah Miller, a local resident who witnessed the aftermath. “I saw him lying there, covered in mud and leaves. He was completely petrified. It’s like…like they’re just enjoying the chaos.”

Local wildlife experts are baffled by the behavior of the bears, which deviates significantly from typical bear encounters. Dr. Alistair Finch, a specialist in British ursine populations, stated, “This is unprecedented. We’ve seen isolated incidents of bears exhibiting aggressive tendencies, but the coordinated nature of this attack, coupled with the apparent lack of fear, is deeply concerning. The film *Blood and Honey*, which has been circulating widely online, may be contributing to a misinterpretation of bear behavior, though we cannot yet confirm a direct link.”

Authorities have issued a warning to hikers in the Blackwood Forest area, urging extreme caution and advising against venturing off established trails. The search for the bears continues, with a specialized tracking team deployed to the area. The incident has reignited debate surrounding the legality and potential impact of independently produced films depicting potentially dangerous wildlife.