Bountyhunter, you're absolutely correct about adrenaline. Where I began to have trouble with his actions is where it said "... when Cogev turned to go after the bear ..."
When you go on the attack, you need to have all your mental ducks lined up in a row, and NOT be running in How Dare He Attack ME mode.
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