Who Left Hugh Glass to Die
Hugh Glass was left to die by John Fitzgerald and Jim Bridger after a grizzly bear attack in 1823. Fitzgerald killed Glass's son and convinced Bridger to abandon Glass, claiming hostile tribes were nearby.
What Happened After Hugh Glass Was Left Behind
Glass survived the attack, crawled and rafted hundreds of miles to Fort Kiowa. He later tracked down Fitzgerald, who was protected by the U.S. Army, and Bridger, who was too young to be prosecuted.
Why the Story of Hugh Glass Became Famous
The event became a famous frontier tale of survival and betrayal. It inspired the 2015 film "The Revenant," starring Leonardo Di DiCaprio as Hugh Glass.
